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Bob Moore was appointed to Layered the Liberty Lake City Council on June 10, replacing Lori Olander, who resigned due to a work conflict. Moore has lived in A Cup of Joe Liberty Lake since 2009 and leader brings a background in corporate management, finance and government Moore brings wealth service to his new role. citizen representative and emphasized that he was committed “to protecting of experience to new the character and integrity of our com- role on council munity.” A year after moving to Liberty Lake, By Craig Howard Moore joined the city’s planning com- SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR mission. He had served as chair since Like his fellow candidates for the City 2012. Council position vacated by Lori Olan- Moore and his wife, Jackie, resided in der, Bob Moore was required to complete the Tampa, Fla., area before transition- an application prior to the interview pro- ing to the Inland Northwest to be closer cess. to family. His daughter, Cris — currently With an abundance of professional serving as the city’s mayor pro tem — and municipal experience spanning 60 and his grandson, Kyle, a sixth grader, years, the only question was whether or live here. Moore will tell you that the best not Moore would have enough room on aspect of living in Liberty Lake is being a the form. grandfather. The native of Ohio was appointed Moore grew up in Norwood, Ohio, to Liberty Lake’s governing board on a suburb of Cincinnati, and graduated June 10, earning the bid over a quartet from Norwood High School in 1954. In of council hopefuls. On his application, 2012, he was inducted into the school’s Moore noted that the city lacked a senior See LEADER, page 4 SPLASH PHOTO BY CRAIG HOWARD

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He this was an opportunity to continue to ington passed in 1990 that provides the from applicants would stay in his home state to attend serve the community for the remainder framework for land use planning and de- college, earning a degree in management of Lori’s term without having to incur the velopment regulations. at special from the University of Cincinnati. His costs and other commitments required Q: The utility tax has been one of the educational pedigree includes degrees in a political campaign. I am very hon- most controversial issues in the city from Ohio University’s School of Bank- Council meeting ored and pleased to have been selected to over the past several years. The person ing, the American Institute of Bank- serve on council and to represent all of you are replacing was an outspoken By Craig Howard ing and the National Institute of Credit. the citizens of Liberty Lake. critic of the tax. What is your opinion SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Moore also attended the Graduate School Q: You have been a regular attendee of it? of Credit and Financial Management at When numbers were drawn to de- at council meetings. What do you think the Harvard University Business School. A: I favored the utility tax from the termine the order of interviews for you've learned from observing council beginning when it was adopted in 2010 Moore’s professional path would take five City Council hopefuls on June 10, discussions that will help you in this as an emergency measure to fix the city’s him into a variety of fields, including Bob Moore emerged as first in line. new role? cash flow problems at that time. It is now manufacturing, finance, oil, accounting, Later, when representatives of the A: Attending most council meetings tied to capital improvements and is neces- real estate and more. His career in corpo- governing board cast ballots on a re- has given me a good understanding of sary to partially fund the Transportation rate executive management wound down placement for Lori Olander, Moore the current issues facing the city and that Improvement Plan. I favor reducing the in 2001, when he retired as vice president again found himself ahead of the field. should be helpful in making informed utility tax rate in years when other rev- of corporate operations for Reptron Elec- and objective decisions. I’ve also learned enues exceed budget and not just spend The native of Ohio earned four tronics Inc. in Tampa. After retirement, about the dynamics of city government in the excess funds and perpetuate the tax. votes to become the latest member Moore spent time as a financial advisor. Liberty Lake and the roles of the mayor, of the City Council during a special He still runs his own business consulting Q: There have been a slew of capital city staff and City Council in a primar- meeting at City Hall that spanned just company. projects championed by the city in the over two hours. Donald Walker, the ily non-political atmosphere. I’m look- last couple years, from the Harvard Moore’s appointment to the Liberty only other applicant to earn a nomi- ing forward to participating in the open Road roundabout to the Liberty Lake Lake City Council represents his second nation among the quintet of finalists, debate of some current issues including Ball Fields and the recently approved tenure with a municipal governing board. received one vote. the marijuana moratorium, waste dis- Town Square Park. What has been your He served on the council in Montgom- posal, the proposed zoning change and opinion on these projects and are there “I will do my very best to fulfill ev- ery, Ohio, from 1979 to 1981, holding a amendments and possible changes to the any upcoming capital projects you ex- ery responsibility,” Moore told his new position as the finance committee chair. signage code. pect to support? colleagues after the appointment. He chaired Montgomery’s planning com- Q: Dan Dunne is an example of a mission from 1974 to 1978. A: I supported all of the capital projects City Attorney Sean Boutz adminis- former planning commission member previously approved by council and think tered the oath of office to Moore at the An avid golfer, Moore has played in who has made a successful transition to they all will be lasting enhancements to conclusion of the meeting. Council pro-am tournaments in Florida, Ohio the City Council. How will your experi- the community. All of these projects are deliberated for just over 30 minutes in and Colorado. He now takes to the fair- ence on the commission help you? characterized by partnerships with the an executive session after conducting ways with the “Over the Hill Gang” seen A: Dan Dunne and I served together on state of Washington, the Central Valley interviews with each of the applicants. often on both Meadowwood and Liberty the planning commission, and I’m look- School District, Spokane Transit Author- Debbi Haskins, Charles Matthews and Lake courses. ing forward to serving with him again ity and local businesses and developers Julie Anne Young rounded out the list The Splash caught up with Moore fol- and also with the other council members. through the Harvard Road Mitigation of candidates. lowing his appointment to chat about a After serving four-and-a-half years on Fund impact fees. I expect to support the “We ended up with five outstanding variety of municipal topics, the process of planning commission, I have learned a Transportation Improvement Plan and individuals,” said Mayor Steve Peter- applying for a council seat and the future great deal about the Liberty Lake compre- the improvements to Appleway and the son before the council vote. “It’s diffi- of leadership in Spokane County’s east- hensive plan and the development code, other projects. cult to make a decision within such a ernmost jurisdiction. which together provide the direction for Q: You have held a number of influ- minute space because you’re all good.” the growth and development of Liberty ential roles with large companies in Moore moved from Florida to Lib- What was your impression of Lake. The founders of Liberty Lake had a fields like manufacturing, finance and erty Lake in 2009 with his wife, Jackie. the field of fellow applicants Q. lot of insight and vision about the desired oil. How do you think that leadership In 2010, he was appointed to the city’s for the vacant council position? character of Liberty Lake and how that experience will translate to your new planning commission, where he has should be protected. Understanding the duties on council and, by the same to- served to the present. He was selected Overall, I was very impressed annual review process by planning com- ken, do you foresee any issues taking as chair in 2012. with the other applicants for mission should help me make informed on a more collaborative role as one of A. and objective decisions regarding plan- Moore’s experience on the commis- the vacant council position. seven on a governing board? They all seemed to be willing to serve ning and development matters. sion proved valuable during the inter- the community and interested in mak- A: I have been fortunate in my career view process as he referenced his role Q: Tell us about your experience on to have held some responsible positions in reviewing the city’s comprehensive ing Liberty Lake a better place to live. As the City Council in Montgomery, Ohio. you know, the protocol for the interview in both the private and public sectors. plan and development code each year What were some of the issues you dealt My management style and philosophy since 2010. He has also served as the process prevented each of us from hear- with there, and do you see any similari- ing the other interviews. Therefore, my has always been participative, that is commission’s representative on the ties between Montgomery and Liberty working with others to accomplish goals community development committee. impressions are based upon conversa- Lake? tions in the sequester room waiting for and objectives. I believe in transparent “We need to maintain the com- our respective interviews. A: The demographics of Montgomery and responsive government at all levels munity as a viable economic entity,” and Liberty Lake are very similar in re- and in an open forum to debate the issues Q: Did you have any thoughts of run- Moore said. “We need to cover the lation to population size, gross revenues with input from all citizens and business- costs of capital improvements and be ning for a council seat in the general and other characteristics. In Montgom- es within Liberty Lake. I don’t foresee election last year? ready and able to adjust to any chang- ery, however, the primary concern was any conflicting issues at this time, but it es in the economy.” A: In retrospect, I had no thoughts of protecting the residential character of is imperative that the city continues to serving on City Council until Lori Olan- the community and to limit commercial grow and generate the revenues required A retired manufacturing executive der resigned and encouraged me to ap- development. Most local governments to support future capital projects. I am who also spent time in finance and oil, ply for her vacant position. Josh Beckett, have the same basic functions and re- honored to have the opportunity to serve another former Council member, also sponsibilities that are transferable such as on the Liberty Lake City Council. See MOORE, page 10 The Splash JULY 2014 • 5

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A woman reported her husband’s Not classified 6 plainant reported being contacted via the $100 bicycle was stolen from outside, Property theft 14 Internet in regard to the sale of a painting. where it was unlocked. Recovered stolen vehicle 1 The agreed upon amount to purchase • Garage theft — At 11:03 a.m. May Suspicious person/circumstance 9 the painting was $3,500; however, the 29, LLPD responded to the 2100 block of Traffic accident 2 R'nR¦¬¬­­¬RV¦¬¬­­¬Center buyer sent a check to the complainant for North Sedge Lane for a burglary/theft. A 23203 ¦¬¬E. ¦¬¬Knox ¦¬¬ Liberty ¦¬¬ Lake, ¦ ¦¬¬WA Traffic hazard 1 See our menu at RnRRV.com $6,500 and asked that he cash the check man said he left his garage open and his Traffic offense 17 509-927-9000 x190 and send back the extra funds via a wire vehicle parked inside unlocked and with Trespassing 1 transfer. The complainant was aware this the keys in the ignition. Overnight, an Vehicle prowl 4 is a sign of a scam and made contact with estimated $700 of goods was stolen from Vehicle theft 1 LLPD to report the incident. the vehicle, he said. Violation of court order 1 • Stolen bicycle No. 1 — At 4:41 p.m. • Stolen bicycle No. 3 — At 6 a.m. Welfare check 3 “IT’S THE May 20, LLPD responded to a report of May 30, LLPD responded to a report of theft at the 22000 block of East Mission theft at the 22000 block of East Country Citations ” Avenue, where a man reported that Vista Drive, where a $1,050 bicycle was LAW someone had stolen his $400 bicycle from reported stolen. The owner said he had Reported by the Liberty Lake Police the Park and Ride during the course of the locked the bike outside his apartment Department May 19 to June 23 day. before it was stolen overnight. Assault IV 1 • Found laptop — At 11:30 a.m. May • Juvenile ‘out of control’ — At 2:43 Driving without a license 1 22, LLPD received a laptop found at Mis- p.m. May 30, LLPD responded to the 1200 Driving without a license with ID 1 sion Avenue and Holl Road. However, due block of North Liberty Lake Road on the DUI 7 to the condition of the laptop, an owner report that a juvenile male was in store DWLS 23 was unable to be located. custody after walking through the store Expired registration 6 • Theft arrest — A 27-year-oold Liberty and eating items without paying for them Failure to wear safety belt 1 Lake man was arrested at 5:07 a.m. May and then attempting to leave. The officer Fugitive of this state 1 22 at the 1200 block of North Liberty Lake made contact with the subject’s mother, Improper lane usage 1 Liability insurance 6 In WASHINGTON Road for theft. A store employee reported who advised her son was “out of control” a man who was known from two previous and had been trespassed from multiple lo- Speeding 15 Click or Call theft incidents was back in the store with cations. The boy told officers he intended Texting while driving 1 Two Business Days a basket of items. Officers arrived and to steal the items. He was released to his Unsafe/improper backing 1 Violation of protection order 2 Before You Plan To Dig positioned themselves outside the store. mother, and charges were forwarded to The man saw the officers upon leaving the the prosecutor’s office. store and proceeded to throw down his • Stolen vehicle reported, but not sto- www.CallBeforeYouDig.org items and run. Shortly after, he was ap- len — At 6:35 p.m. May 30, LLPD received and observed the vehicle to still be parked prehended and booked into the Spokane a report of a stolen vehicle at Appleway in the same spot. County Jail on charges of retail theft. and Molter from a man who said he was • Drug possession — A 20-year-old 1-800-424-5555 • Stereo theft — At 10:24 a.m. May currently out of state staying at a hotel Spokane Valley man was arrested at 5:35 25, LLPD responded to the 1300 block of but had been pulled over for DWLS earlier a.m. June 2 at Henry and East Country or dial 811 North Fairway Road when a complain- in the month in Liberty Lake. He said he Vista for possession of drugs, possession ant reported that sometime during the had parked his vehicle in a parking lot and of drug paraphernalia and possession of night, someone had entered his unlocked was given a ride to another location, but burglary tools. An officer observed the Inland Empire Utility vehicle and stolen his $650 stereo system. upon return to his vehicle found it was not man walking down the roadway dressed Coordinating Council • Juvenile arrested — A 14-year-old there. He believes a family member that in all black with what appeared to be a www.ieucc811.org girl was arrested at 11 a.m. May 26 at the has been consistently harassing him stole 19000 block of East Shannon Avenue for the vehicle. Officers went to the location, See LLPD, page 7 The Splash JULY 2014 • 7 NEWS ter after gathering his items, and upon LLPD return for the funds they were missing. Continued from page 6 A review of surveillance footage showed two teenage males take the money. The weighted-down backpack. He was walking matter was forwarded to the detective for from an area where many recent vehicle investigation. prowls have been reported. Upon contact, • Bicycle goes week without being the man reported he was coming from a stolen — At 11:30 a.m. June 19, a bicycle friend’s home where he was returning a was brought into the police department. jacket. When asked if he had any weap- The bicycle had been abandoned in front ons, he advised he had a knife. During a of the library for over a week. pat down, the officer found a meth pipe, • Disorderly conduct — At 2:48 a.m. drug paraphernalia and burglary tools. June 21, LLPD responded to the 23000 He was arrested and booked into the block of East Inlet Drive for a disorderly Spokane County Jail. conduct. A complainant reported there • Stolen bicycle No. 4 — At 9 a.m. June was a young male pounding on her door 5, LLPD responded to the 19000 block and threatening to kill her if she didn’t of East Caufield Avenue for a report that open up. The male left her door and someone had entered an open garage and started to pound on a neighboring door taken a $250 bicycle from inside. yelling the same thing. Officers made • Domestic violence arrest — A contact with the male as he walked 33-year-old Liberty Lake woman was ar- down the roadway a short time later and rested at 4:30 p.m. June 5 at the 21000 observed him to be highly intoxicated. A block of East Country Vista Drive for family member was called to the location domestic violence assault. She originally to escort him home. called police to report her boyfriend • Child abuse — At 11:47 p.m. June would not leave the residence after she 21, LLPD responded to the 21000 block had asked and then went on to report she of Rockrose Lane for child abuse. After had hit him. An officer made contact her picking her child up from her ex-spouse’s at the location, and she was arrested for residence, the complainant noticed domestic violence. bruising near both of the child’s ears. The • Stolen bicycles Nos. 5 and 6 — At 1 incident was forwarded to another agency p.m. June 7, LLPD responded to the 22000 for follow up. block of East Country Vista Drive for a • Theft — At 1:43 a.m. June 23, LLPD theft. A woman reported two bicycles she responded to the 22000 block of East had locked in front of her apartment had Appleway Avenue for a theft. The com- been stolen. The bicycles were estimated plainant reported a male and female at costing $490. entered the store, and the male tried to NO JOB TOO BIG, • Vehicle prowl — At 5:16 p.m. June distract the complainant while the female 7, LLPD responded to the 24000 block of filled a cooler full of items. When the East Hawkstone Loop for a vehicle prowl. complainant confronted both individuals, The complainant reported walking out NO JOB TOO SMALL! they fled. Officers identified the vehicle, to the vehicle and finding a knife lying on and pictures of the suspects were shown the driver’s seat of the vehicle. While no to the complainant, who confirmed they • Honest bidding damage was observed to have been done were the subjects involved. Video surveil- to the vehicle, an estimated $475 in items lance is being reviewed and forwarded to • Clean and tidy worksite were taken from inside. the detective. • Theft — At 10 a.m. June 12, LLPD • Experienced craftsmen responded to the 19000 block of East • High-quality work Cataldo for a theft report. Overnight, Morgan promoted to sergeant a vehicle belonging to a customer was Darin Morgan, a seven-year veteran of • Drug-free crew entered and three televisions were taken the Liberty Lake Police Department, was from inside. recently promoted from master police of- • Suspicious circumstance — At 11:46 ficer to sergeant. Morgan replaces Clint a.m. June 13, LLPD responded to the Gibson, who died in 24000 block of East Maxwell for a suspi- April in an off-duty cious circumstance. A woman reported incident. 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Council debates by jurisdictions took precedence over a Ultimately, council agreed to table the cussion, including Mike Kennedy, who state referendum. vote on the moratorium until its next expressed support for the moratorium and controversial measure, other Liberty Lake followed suit, passing a meeting — scheduled for July 15. urged the city to beware of “revenue and topics in June meetings six-month ban on any activity connected “We need more time, in my opinion,” greed” in the I-502 debate. to I-502. Now, with the end of the morato- said Council Member Keith Kopelson. “That is the point you’re making with By Craig Howard rium approaching on Aug. 4, the govern- Opinions varied on June 17, from Mayor this decision and the message it sends to SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR ing board is faced with another decision Pro Tem Cris Kaminskas who entertained kids, the kids of the future and everyone in — whether to lift the injunction, extend support for the idea of a permanent ban, this room,” Kennedy said. “We don’t need When the Liberty Lake City Council ap- it for another six months or implement a to fellow council members Dan Dunne that revenue.” proved a moratorium on the growth, pro- permanent ban. Council can also look at and Bob Moore, who noted that the initia- Margaret Barnes pointed out that mari- cessing and sale of marijuana back in Jan- current zoning regulations to provide ad- tive had passed and was now part of state juana is still considered an illegal drug uary, much remained uncertain regarding ditional safeguards against retail opera- law. Marijuana still falls under the illegal the statewide implementation of an initia- tions associated with the drug. according to federal guidelines and told tive that had passed in November 2012. definition under federal law as a schedule council about her work as a nurse, treating At the June 17 council meeting, Police 1 controlled substance. prisoners who dealt with drug problems. While I-502 made small amounts of Chief Brian Asmus provided an update of She called marijuana “an addictive drug marijuana legal for those over 21 and ap- Kaminskas said her view was based on issues surrounding I-502, including news that leads to other drugs.” plied taxes to the sale of the drug, cities that Wenatchee — a city that had banned the fact that I-502 failed by over 10 per- like Yakima and Wenatchee took a cue marijuana-related businesses within mu- centage points on the ballot in Liberty “I ask you to keep it as far away from from State Attorney General Bob Fergu- nicipal limits — was facing a lawsuit for its Lake. Liberty Lake as possible,” Barnes said. son, who stated that local laws established stance. Several citizens chimed in on the dis- See COUNCIL, page 9

• Finance Director R.J. Stevenson gave in 2012 to 442 last year. He said the in- meeting scheduled for July 1 and will IN THE BOOKS, an overview and update on TIF (Tax crease is related to LLPD’s proactive ap- meet next at 7 p.m. July 15. ON THE DOCKET Increment Financing) and LIFT (Local proach to issues like impaired driving. • The annual City Council retreat is Infrastructure Financing Tool), a pair of • Walt Edelen, water resources pro- scheduled for Aug. 19. This year’s list of A look back and ahead at funding mechanisms supporting public gram manager with the Spokane Conser- topics will include establishing priorities infrastructure. TIF and LIFT have fund- vation District, gave a brief presentation for 2015, plans for the Trailhead at Liber- news from City Hall ed projects like the water and sewer sys- to council on June 3, highlighting the ty Lake facility and a discussion of licens- tems for the Bitterroot development, the district’s program that addresses septic ing for mobile food trucks that operate By Craig Howard Harvest Parkway infrastructure and the tanks. The agency offers loans and grants within city limits. A survey of citizens by SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Harvard Road roundabout. to residents to replace septic tanks and Minapsys will gauge community priori- connect to the sewer system. Help is also In the Books (June) • Council unanimously approved ties for the retreat. equipment — in an amount not to ex- available to replace or repair septic tanks. • Council is expected to make a deci- • Concern was raised about golf balls ceed $45,000 — for the next installment • Council unanimously approved a sion on the I-502 moratorium on July from the Trailhead driving range sail- of the Fallen Heroes Circuit Course in six-year Transportation Improvement 15. The current ban on the growth, pro- ing over the back container fence and the new Town Square Park. Program that will address capital proj- cessing and sale of marijuana in city presenting a safety risk to residents of ects and preservation from 2015 to 2020. limits expires Aug. 5. Options include nearby homes and pedestrians on an • Allen noted that Stan Jochim was ap- A total of $19.2 million has been set aside extending the moratorium for another adjacent walking path. City Administra- pointed as the new chair of the planning for capital work during that time, includ- six months, implementing a permanent tor Katy Allen said she would review the commission, replacing Bob Moore, who ing just over $2 million for improve- ban or lifting the ban. Council has also situation. was sworn in as the new council repre- sentative on June 10. The city is now ad- ments along the Appleway corridor next discussed addressing zoning changes re- • The city celebrated the final pay- vertising for a replacement on the plan- year. The city has earmarked $2.9 million lated to potential retail sites. ment on the note for City Hall on June for road preservation over the next six ning commission. • Council will discuss a pair of pos- 17. Mayor Steve Peterson and Mayor Pro years. sibilities for solid waste management as Tem Cris Kaminskas participated in a • Police Chief Brian Asmus presented • The dedication of the Reading Gar- Spokane County prepares to take over ceremonial shredding of a copy of Ordi- his department’s annual report, not- ing that each LLPD officer exceeded the den at the Liberty Lake Library took the operation from the city of Spokane nance 137, passed in 2005 that approved place June 15. the purchase of City Hall for $1.75 mil- required 30 hours of training in 2013. later this year. City officials have brought lion. Asmus said the crime rate in Liberty • Council unanimously approved an up the county and a private sector agree- Lake is 70 percent lower than the aver- agreement with Studio Cascade Inc. ment with Sunshine Disposal and Waste • Allen said the city had received a age throughout Washington state, while to begin work on a review of the city’s Management as options. bid for a restroom at the Liberty Lake the violent crime rate is 95 percent lower. signage policy. The company’s fee of Ball Fields site for $145,000. Council de- • A workshop is scheduled for July 15 Property crimes in the city are 60 percent $24,465 will be covered through an in- cided to wait on approving the construc- on the Open Government Training Act, lower than the statewide average. Liberty crease in revenue from municipal per- tion until the entire project was closer to including discussions about public meet- Lake was ranked as the eighth safest city mitting charges. completion. ings and public records. in Washington last year. Asmus said the • Council approved a preliminary plat • Chief Asmus will give a presentation • Council unanimously approved im- department continues to raise awareness in the River District during a closed re- provements to Pavillion Park. The up- on government’s role in emergency man- about domestic violence, hosting the cord hearing. The project — which in- agement. grades will include lighting in the park- third annual symposium on the subject cludes 36 lots and a land tract within the ing lot and along the walkway as well as a last year and utilizing a program that city’s burgeoning northside development • Council is expected to award a con- shade structure. provides an inventory of resources to — received previous approval with con- tract for the Fallen Heroes Circuit Course • The city will utilize Minapsys to con- domestic violence survivors. Domestic ditions by the county hearing examiner. installation at Town Square Park. duct a community survey on priorities violence assaults in the city have dropped • Stevenson will provide an overview for the city prior to the City Council re- from 50 in 2011 to 26 last year. Asmus On the Docket (July) of the city’s finances in the second quar- treat on Aug. 19. noted that adult arrests were up from 315 • Council has cancelled its regular ter of 2014 as well as a budget forecast. The Splash JULY 2014 • 9 NEWS COUNCIL Swipe, tap, relax. Continued from page 8 You just created a Waste discussion continues Swipe,comfort tap,zone. relax. Some light finally peeked through in YouHunter Douglas just motorizedcreated window a fashions the murky debate over the future of solid can be operated by our remote control, waste management in Spokane County comfortwireless wall switch zone. or Platinum™ App on your Apple® mobile device.** Ask for details. last month. 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Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed sure how it’s going to affect the county’s against card balance 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations apply. Ask participating dealer for details and rebate form. **Additional equipment is required for app operation; price,” Allen told council during her pre- ask for details. ©2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. sentation. Spokane County had originally offered a price of $104.59 a ton to municipalities as part of a new interlocal agreement. With the county taking over solid waste manage- ment facilitation from the city of Spokane John L. Scott Welcomes this November, Liberty Lake and other ju- risdictions have been researching a slew of options — both public and private — that Five of Spokane’s Finest Realtors would represent the best combination of price and service in moving forward. With Sunshine now very much in the mix, the county’s proposed price dipped to $99.70 per ton and even lower to $94.30 on the night of Spokane Valley’s vote. Sun- shine’s offer of $92 a ton would increase slightly to $98.15 after implementation of a landfill tax and municipal administra- tion and education costs. Allen said an agreement with Sunshine would entail transportation and disposal services, not collection. That aspect is cur- rently handled by Waste Management, Stacy Gregory Phyllis Herrington Jodi Hoffman Mark Montgomery Chris Baumker another private company. Allen noted that the city could look at signing a con- 509-703-0385 509-994-8770 509-220-3496 509-481-8989 509-202-7230 tract with Waste Management as part of [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] the arrangement. The company currently collects garbage in Liberty Lake based on a state-issued certificate that has been in place before incorporation. While the county had originally asked for a July 1 deadline, Allen provided an up- Conveniently date on the future of regional solid waste Located Next 924-4200 management at the June 17 council meet- to Starbucks in ing, saying that Spokane County had low- Liberty Lake ered its proposed fees and extended its “Your Source for Real Estate” See COUNCIL, page 10 10 • JULY 2014 The Splash NEWS erning board for its collab- MOORE orative approach to a wide COUNCIL Continued from page 4 range of issues. Continued from page 9 “When I first started at- Moore now runs his own busi- deadline. Allen added that the city tending City Council meet- ness consulting company. He has been in discussions with Sun- ings, I expected to see a lot of enjoys travel and is an avid golf- shine Disposal and Waste Man- contention based on councils er. Moore also spent time on the agement about a possible private I’ve observed before,” Mat- planning commission and City sector agreement as an alternative thews said. “Instead, I saw Council in Montgomery, Ohio, to the county. Council is expected people who discussed mat- a suburb of Cincinnati. to vote on a contract in July. ters and work toward the Moore showcased his knowl- good of the community.” Library annual report edge of current municipal top- ics during his interview, adding Walker, a resident of Lib- The Liberty Lake Library that there would be a minimal erty Lake since 1998, has Board provided council with its learning curve if he did join the worked for the past 36 years annual report June 17. Board city’s leadership team. in the residential real es- Member Lu Embrey reported tate and mortgage industry. expenditures totaled $411,178.03 “I’ve attended most of the City He said the role of a coun- last year, $4,501.97 under the Council meetings and am famil- cil member is “to do your budgeted amount. iar with the issues,” said Moore, homework, understand the The summer reading pro- who described himself as a “fis- issues and listen to the peo- gram included 815 participants cal conservative.” p l e .” in 2013, up 26 percent from the Council Member Shane previous year. Attendance for all SPLASH PHOTO BY CRAIG HOWARD Walker said the city “needs Brickner nominated Moore fol- to keep moving forward” library programs totaled 5,151. lowing the executive session. Bob Moore, left, is congratulated by Mayor Steve Peterson after being with an emphasis on jobs and There were 52,501 patron visits appointed to the Liberty Lake City Council June 10. A member of the Brickner, Keith Kopelson, Dan the economy. in 2013, a year that marked the Dunne and Odin Langford all city’s planning commission since 2010, Moore was selected from a group 10th anniversary of a library that voted in support of Moore while of five applicants. “We need to understand began with donated materials in Council Member Hugh Severs the vision and direction the a cramped space at Greenstone’s city has set out in the past,” he nominated Walker and cast the Ophardt and Kenneth Thomp- tions of each candidate. Liberty Square Building. said. “We can’t just settle and lone vote on his behalf. son — withdrew prior to the Library Director Pamela Mogen Young, a Realtor who has become comfortable.” Moore is the father of Mayor council interview. lived in Liberty Lake since 2004, concluded the annual report by Haskins, a paralegal who Pro Tem Cris Kaminskas, who Olander defeated Haskins in emphasized that council “needs introducing what she described as works in the municipal fi- a “community-led library service announced early in the meet- last November’s general election to somehow, some way, get the ing that she would sit out any nance field, collected over model.” The plan will be led by the to win a four-year term. Boutz message out to the residents of discussion regarding Moore’s 800 votes in her campaign to board, Friends of the Liberty Lake said Moore would be eligible to Liberty Lake.” application. Kaminskas did not unseat Olander last fall. She Library and the Library Founda- cast a vote after nominations serve out the remainder of that “The city needs to get the word was out of town on business tion and include a survey of citi- were announced. tenure, subject to running on out that we’re here and we’re lis- and answered her questions zens as well as a focus group. the ballot in the fall of 2015. tening to them,” she said. “We’re Olander announced at the on June 10 over the phone. “By next summer, we expect to running a business for the city.” May 6 council meeting that she The gathering on June 10 fea- “I learned a lot from my have clarity on the Liberty Lake would be stepping down due to tured five questions per appli- Matthews, a retired engineer, campaign and talking to resi- community’s opinion on the di- conflicts with her work sched- cant with a 15-minute running said the city should continue dents,” Haskins said. “Coun- rection the library should take,” ule. A total of seven applicants clock. Time remaining after the to prioritize public safety and cil needs to serve the citizens Mogen said. completed the required paper- allotted space could be used for green space while “keeping the of Liberty Lake and listen to The feedback would then be work before the June 3 dead- closing comments. City Admin- burden on taxpayers to a mini- what’s going on in the com- forwarded to the City Council, line, although two — Jennifer istrator Katy Allen asked ques- mum.” He commended the gov- munity.” Mogen added. News Briefs Expect traffic detours Lindsay Ehlers as principal of Greenacres the second Wednesday of each month tion number on the bow of the boat or during Valley Girl Triathlon Elementary School. and serves as an advisory body to the watercraft and take that information to Residents should be prepared for traffic Ehlers, a Liberty Lake resident who City Council on the overall coordination the office. detours and road closures during the an- joined the district as an elementary ed- of land use in the city. For more, visit dol.wa.gov. nual Valley Girl July 13 in Liberty Lake. ucator in 2001, has been the assistant Applications, which are being accepted Water report available Molter Road from Mission to Inlet principal of Greenacres Elementary since until July 3, can be found at wwwl.iber- Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic 2011. She is a National Board Certified tylakewa.gov. The Liberty Lake Sewer and Water Teacher and has served on a wide vari- District’s 2013 Annual Drinking Water from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. for cyclists. Those Renew boat decals traveling to the golf courses should fol- ety of district committees including the Quality Report is being distributed elec- low signs for the Valleyway detour. Those Teacher Principal Evaluation Project. The Washington state Department of tronically this year, but customers want- accessing the Mormon Church are asked For more on new administrators se- Licensing reminds boat owners to renew ing a hard copy may obtain one. to use Mission to Malvern or Country lected to lead CV schools, go to www. 2014 boat decals before they get out on LLSWD Lake Protection Manager Jer- Vista to Boone Ave. cvsd.org. the water. All state registrations expired emy Jenkins said customers may obtain a For more, go to www.valleygirltri.com on June 30. physical copy by calling 922-5443; pick- Position open on city Boat registrations can be renewed on- ing one up at the district office, Liberty Ehlers named principal at Planning Commission line at the DOL website or in person at Lake City Hall or the Liberty Lake Mu- Greenacres Elementary The city of Liberty Lake is currently ac- a neighborhood vehicle licensing office. nicipal Library; or printing one from The Central Valley School Board of Di- cepting applications to serve on the city’s Those who choose to renew at an office the internet at www.libertylake.org/ccr/ rectors recently approved the selection of Planning Commission. The group meets should make sure to note the registra- ccr2013.pdf. The Splash JULY 2014 • 11 Carver Farms C o r k H o u s e Kitchen + Bar is NOW OPEN! 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The lot next to Liberty Lake Elementary School, part of which is currently being developed as Liberty Lake Fields, has been a part of past failed bond campaigns as a school site. In 2015, it's possible this site would be included in a bond as a companion elementary school to the current LLES. One of the structures would serve kindergarten through second graders, while the other would house third through fifth grades.

SPLASH PHOTOS BY TREVA LIND It’s elementary Facing critical K-5 facility shortage, new eastside school part of proposed 2015 CVSD bond package

By Treva Lind current level construction tax rate and al- SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR low the district to restructure debt other- School’s out, yet soon enough, new stu- wise set to come off the books after 2018. dents at Greenacres Middle School will In other words, the proposal seeks to re- navigate crowded hallways to their first place the expiring bonds for high school class. construction projects that voters passed in 1998, Small said. Other local kids will get on a bus to pass their neighborhood classrooms to Ever- “The high school bonds are set to expire green Middle School. For Liberty Lake’s in 2018,” he said. “We will begin construc- youngest pupils, some will head several tion. We can structure debt to where it miles to the Central Valley Kindergarten comes on the books after 2018. The tax- Center. payer would be paying just what they are n ow.” Along with eastside crowding, the Cen- tral Valley School District faces a tall order Though proposed projects are spread to address facility constraints across its districtwide, some would directly affect boundaries. To name a few: bring full-day Liberty Lake residents. kindergarten to all neighborhood schools, Likely one of the biggest impacts, Small reduce teacher-student ratios in lower said, would be to build a 624-student el- grades and reconfigure aging schools that ementary school in the east end of the As the Central Valley School District looks to provide full-day kindergarten throughout the have security concerns. district, with up to two potential sites cur- district by 2018, a proposed 2015 bond would also move kindergarten students out of the In the next six months, voters are likely rently being evaluated. However, Small Central Valley Kindergarten Center (pictured) on Barker Road and back into their neighbor- to hear much about a set of envisioned said the site east of Liberty Lake Elemen- hood schools. construction projects to consider for a tary is getting close scrutiny. February ballot measure. The school board “For this new elementary school, the build community playing fields on a por- requirements for full-day kindergarten.” has approved a project list for the bond at scenario we’re looking at now is a K-2 tion. When the district needs to build a Additionally, Greenacres Elementary an estimated $112.9 million local cost, and school next to the current Liberty Lake El- school, Central Valley under the deal will School would get expanded and renovated the district expects nearly $58 million in ementary School,” he said. “One of the two buy the property back for $10, with con- under the plan, for a capacity of up to 624 state matching funds. would be a 3-5 grade school.” sideration of fair-market value of any im- students and to allow full-day kindergar- However, the dialogue around funding The district has long held 23.85 acres provements the city has made. ten. for this bond effort will differ sharply from at Boone and Ormond next to LLES, and past attempts to gain voter approval. This at one time the land was earmarked for a The Central Valley Kindergarten Center, “For a Liberty Lake family, the impact of package won’t ask voters for an increased future middle school. In 2012, the district located at 1512 N. Barker, has served its the bond is full-day kindergarten,” Small tax rate, Superintendent Ben Small said. entered an agreement allowing the city of purpose well, Small added, “but it doesn’t said. “Whether students live in Greena- Rather, the measure will ask to keep the Liberty Lake to “buy” the land for $10 to come close to meeting the standards and See BOND, page 15 The Splash JULY 2014 • 15 COVER STORY

The list of projects being considered for the Central Valley School District’s Febru- ary ballot measure include: ✓ Build an elementary school in the east side of the district to meet a capacity of 624 students at an estimated cost of $21.9 million. ✓ Renovate and expand Evergreen Middle School for up to 750 students, estimated Under the pro- at $33.2 million. BOND posed 2015 bond, Continued from page 14 Greenacres El- ✓ Construct upgrades to ementary School, the former Yokes building cres or Liberty Lake, they will go to school above, would be and move Barker High School in their home neighborhood school. Also, renovated and to that location, estimated at Greenacres Elementary would have expan- expanded at an $7 million. Plans also call for sion and modernization, and that coupled estimated cost this site to house the Central with a new elementary facility on the east of $22 million. Valley Early Learning Center. end would help ease that pressure.” Current crowd- ing at Greenacres ✓ Renovate and expand Small said another key strategy in the Middle School, Greenacres, Opportunity and plan is to renovate and expand Evergreen left, would be Sunrise elementary schools, Middle School for a capacity up to 750 stu- eased by adjust- for each to meet a capacity dents and adjust that school’s residential ing attendance of 624 students. Each project boundaries so Greenacres Middle School boundaries fol- is estimated at about $22 mil- lowing the expan- has more room for the students it draws. lion per site. “This would take care of overcrowding sion of Evergreen issues at Greenacres Middle School,” Small Middle School. ✓ Renovate and expand said. “Currently, 100 students out of Green- Chester Elementary for acres Middle School’s attendance area are 502-student capacity, at a overflowed to Evergreen.” cost of about $20 million. “To do that, it has facility impacts,” he the community wanted, Small said. From The construction plans also would help ✓ Renovate and modernize said. It now provides tuition-free, full-day recent online community forums on facil- improve safety and security at Greenacres Ponderosa Elementary for a ity needs, Central Valley received 1,500 Elementary, said Melanie Rose, district kindergarten at six of its highest poverty capacity of 434 students for unique responses. Three priorities rose to spokeswoman. The school is an open-con- schools: Adams, Broadway, McDonald, about $17 million. This project the top. cept school, a 1970s-era design that means Opportunity, Progress, and University would be toward the end of classrooms don’t have interior walls or schools. 1. “Our community does not want a tax the construction schedule, doors. Three portable buildings at Greena- At other schools, Central Valley offers rate increase; they’d like to see us continue Superintendent Ben Small cres Elementary also mean those students regular kindergarten in the morning at no to operate within the same tax rate,” Small said. are outside the school’s walls, Rose said. additional cost but provides an extended said. ✓ Land acquisition for North session for the afternoon that parents pay 2. A majority of participants said they Other open-concept schools set for pro- Pines Middle School, and to tuition for on a sliding-scale basis. want safe, well-equipped neighborhood posed renovations include Chester, Sunrise do specification work for a schools. and Ponderosa. Central Valley also must consider future new high school planned for While Central Valley has heard from growth and enrollment projections, Small 3. Residents want the district to address the Saltese area, at $4 million. many residents about the need for a tradi- said. A consultant recently did a study overcrowding and its negative effects on tional third high school, building that facili- on enrollment patterns for conservative middle and high school students. The dis- ty won’t be part of the bond measure in Feb- growth in the next 25 years. trict can’t build a new high school and still ruary. However, the bond proposal includes The study estimates at least a 1.3 percent keep the same tax rate, Small added, “so Under the level-tax rate concept, the funding to do education specification work “likely” enrollment increase per school we’re beginning the front-end planning” district expects property owners will be for the future high school planned on 48.9 year. Districtwide enrollment projections for future construction that would be in a paying $2.04 per $1,000 of assessed valu- acres near 16th and Henry Road in the Sal- when lined up with current school capac- later bond issue. ation in 2017 to service the current bond. tese area. That facility’s construction would ity would leave 1,474 elementary students Keeping in mind these concerns and They would continue to pay a construc- be part of a future bond proposal. “unhoused” in 2018, a district report said. estimated construction costs without in- tion bond tax rate of $2.04 per $1,000 of assessed valuation in 2018-2019, assuming Some funding also would go toward land This number grows to 1,907 in 2021. Pro- creasing the tax rate, Small said the dis- acquisition to expand North Pines Middle jections for middle schools indicate 60 un- trict facilities committee made its recent the new bond measure passes. School in the future. housed students in 2018, and 206 in 2021. recommendations, which the board ap- “Our tax rate fluctuates each year based At the high school level in 2018, 594 stu- proved in June. on our debt and assessed valuation,” Rose Community input post-2011 dents would be unhoused across the dis- One of the challenges for the district is said. “We expect the $2.04 rate in 2017, bond failure trict, the report said. gaining a supermajority 60 percent voter although it may be lower if assessed valu- Small said the district and school board After the 2011 bond failure, the district’s approval needed for a bond measure to ation continues to rise. In any event, the have a clear goal by 2018 to provide full- facility planning committee challenged pass. Central Valley’s last four construction bond tax rate would remain unchanged day kindergarten across the entire district. the district to get a better pulse of what bond elections didn’t reach that benchmark. with passage of the new bond.” 16 • JULY 2014 COMMUNITY The Splash Calendar of Events Free upcoming events in Liberty Lake’s parks: COMMUNITY EVENTS July 23 | Rockets! 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake July 25 | Matsiko World Orphan Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Kids Children’s Choir 7 p.m., Lakeside Church, July 2 | Lego contest celebration 10:30 July 3, 5:45 p.m. at Pavillion Park: ages 4 and up can make their own rocket and 23129 E. Mission. These lively, colorful youth a.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. see how far they can launch it. For more: 232- are back for a performance in Liberty Lake. For Fallen Heroes Patriotic Run Mission Ave. For more: 232-2510 2510 more: 210-9779 July 3, dusk at Pavillion Park: July 3, 17 | Science with Travis 6:30 p.m., July 24 | Minute to Win It! 5:30 to 7 p.m., July 25 to Aug. 2 | “Goldilocks and The “Frozen” (PG) Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission For this sing-along, fearless optimist Ave. Ages 7 and up can sign up to attend these Three Pigs” Liberty Lake Community Theatre, Anna teams up with Kristoff and a hilari- Ave. All ages can come try new challenges and 22910 E. Appleway Ave. This delightful take times. For more: 232-2510 test out the library’s Leap Motion games. For ous snowman in race to find her sister on a couple of old storybook standbys is full Elsa, whose ice powers have trapped the July 4 | Independence Day more: 232-2510 of energy, humor and adventure for all ages. kingdom in an eternal winter. July 5 | Newman Lake Hot Dog and July 30 | Taste Test 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake For tickets, show times and more: www. libertylaketheatre.com T-shirt sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tri-Community Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. See if July 4, 6 p.m. at Pavillion Park: Grange, one block north of Trent on Starr, you can identify some fun flavors such as sweet, Bakin Phat & Sammy Eubanks concert Newman Lake. The grilled hot dogs are great salty and sour. Ages 4 and up welcome. For Recurring Fireworks which can be seen from the and the annual Newman Lake T-Shirt design is more: 232-2510 Liberty Lake Art Society Third Wednesday park will be on display around 10 p.m. always a surprise during this community event of the month, various times and locations. sponsored by Newman Lake Fire Auxiliary and Recurring Create, learn and explore new art avenues, as July 5, 6 p.m. at Pavillion Park: Newman Lake SCOPE. Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal well as display, sell and network your art. No Post-Fourth Music Bash jurying board, no bylaws, no pressure. Work on Featuring Hot Club of Spokane, July 9 | Hot Ice! 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library 4 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month, projects to benefit Liberty Lake and surround Sidekick and Haze. Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Kids 4 Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. communities. Dues are $10 per year, and you do and up are welcome to see what amazing things Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake 6:45 a.m. not need to be a local resident to join. For more: July 11, dusk at Pavillion Park: can be created with sodium acetate. For more: Wednesdays, Liberty Lake City Hall, 22510 255-9600 232-2510 “The Lorax” (PG) E. Country Vista Drive. For more: www. A 12-year-old boy discovers the story of July 14-17 | “Alive” Vacation Bible libertylakekiwanis.org CIVIC & BUSINESS the Lorax, the charming yet grumpy crea- School 9 a.m. to noon, Valley Real Life, 1831 ture who fought to protect his world. Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club Noon July 11 | Women Executives of Liberty S. Barker Road. This free event is for kids going Thursdays, Meadowwood Technology Campus Lake (WELL) 12:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., Liberty into grades kindergarten through 5th in the Liberty Room, 2100 N. Molter Road. July 18, dusk at Rocky Hill Park: fall. A family fun night will be held July 17 from Lake Portal, Mica Peak room, 23403 E. Mission “Roman Holiday” (NR) 6:30 to 8 p.m. To register or for more: www. Liberty Lake Farmers Market 9 a.m. to Ave. Women who do business in and around In this 1953 classic, a sheltered princess valleyreallife.org 1 p.m., Liberty Square parking lot, 1421 N. Liberty Lake are invited to hear Deanna escapes her guardians and falls in love Meadowwood Lane. The market runs Saturday Tiemann with Squishy Peanut Marketing talk with an American newsman in Rome. July 16 | Marshmallow Catapults 10:30 mornings through Oct. 11. For more: www. about updates and changes with Facebook. For a.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. libertylakefarmersmarket.com more: www.womenexecutivesoflibertylake.com July 19, 6 p.m. at Beachcombers Beach: Mission Ave. Kids ages 4 and up are invited to The Mountain Men see how far they can shoot a marshmallow. For Liberty Lake Lions Club Noon on the July 18 | Business Connections Lunch Pocket park concert on the shores of more: 232-2510 second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., MedStar Hangar at Barlow’s Restaurant, 1428 N. Liberty Lake Road. Felts Field, 6105 E. Rutter Ave. Cost is $28 for Liberty Lake. Enter from the trail on 1st July 18-19 | 2014 Relay for Life 6 p.m. For more: 869-7657 members and guests; $45 for non-members. For Avenue or anchor a boat off shore. Fri. to 9 a.m. Sat., Meadowood Technology more: www.spokanevalleychamber.org Campus. Activities, entertainment, food, Liberty Lake Municipal Library 23123 E. July 19, dusk at Pavillion Park: vendors and more will be available during the Mission Avenue. 4 p.m. Mondays, Lego club; Recurring “The Spiderwick Chronicles” (PG) annual fundraiser for the American Cancer 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, toddler/ Upon moving into the run-down Spi- Society. There will also be kids activities such preschool story time; 10:15 a.m. Fridays, baby Central Valley School board meeting 6:30 derwick Estate with their mother, three as bouncers, games, science fun and crafts. For lapsit story time; 11 a.m. Friday, toddler/ p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each siblings discover a world of fairies and more: www.relayforlife.org/libertylakewa preschool story time and songs; 1 p.m. Fridays, month, CVSD administration building, 19307 E. other creatures. story time and crafts for preschoolers; 10:30 a.m. Cataldo, Spokane Valley. July 18-19 | Festivale Italiano The 7th Saturdays, Knitting Club; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, annual event sponsored by the American Italian Liberty Lake City Council 7 p.m. on the first July 20, 10 a.m. at Pavillion Park: computer classes; 2 p.m. Saturdays, kids craft. and third Tuesdays of each month, City Hall, Church In The Park Club of Spokane and the Liberty Lake Farmers For more: 232-2510 Market will include bocce and an ice cream 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. July 25, dusk at Half Moon Park: social 6 p.m. Friday followed by a showing of Liberty Lake Toastmasters 5:45 to 7 p.m. There will be no meeting July 1. “How To Train Your Dragon” (PG) “Roman Holiday” at dusk in Rocky Hill Park. Wednesdays, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water A young Viking who aspires to hunt Liberty Lake Library Foundation meeting The festival will continue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. District building, 22510 E. Mission Ave. For dragons learns there is more to the Noon the first Wednesday of each month, 23123 on Saturday at the Farmers Market. For more: more: 208-765-8657 creatures than he assumed. E. Mission Ave. www.libertylakefarmersmarket.com Senior Lunch programs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19 | Soap Box Derby Race 8 a.m. Monday through Friday, Talon Hills Senior Liberty Lake Merchants Association July 26, dusk at Pavillion Park: to 12:30 p.m., Pavillion Park. The Spokane Complex, 24950 E. Hawkstone Loop. Seniors age 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Liberty Lake Portal, 23403 “Turbo” (PG) East Rotary Club is sponsoring the seventh 60 and older invited; recommended donation E. Mission Ave., Suite 120. Open to business A freak accident helps an everyday gar- annual Soap Box Derby Race for special-needs $3.50. professionals interested in promoting business den snail achieve his biggest dream— in the Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley areas. winning the Indy 500. kids. There will be a barbecue around 12:30 p.m. Spokane Valley Writer’s Group 6 p.m. the For more: 928-6545 For more: 323-8953 first and third Thursdays of every month, Liberty Aug. 1, 6 p.m. at Alpine Shores Park: Lake Municipal Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave. Liberty Lake Municipal Library board July 20 | Church in the Park 10 a.m., The Camaros Pavillion Park. A service of singing, praise and This supportive critique group welcomes adult meeting 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each Pocket park concert featuring Spokane- worship is open to the public followed by a writers. For more: 570-4440 month, 23123 E. Mission Ave. based rock and roll band. barbecue potluck sponsored by Lakeside Church Liberty Lake Planning Commission 4 p.m. and Uplift Church. Bring your own lawn chairs. MUSIC & THE ARTS on the second Wednesday of each month, City Aug. 2, dusk at Pavillion Park: For more: 210-9779 June 11-13 | Cowboy Supper Shows Hall, 22710 E. Country Vista Drive. “Princess Bride” (PG) July 21 | Estate Planning Seminar, 2014 Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 Spokane Bridge 1987 cult film is a romantic comedy fai- Liberty Lake SCOPE 6:30 p.m. on the first 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Liberty Lake Municipal Library, Road. The 20th anniversary commemorative rytale featuring “As You Wish” Westley’s Wednesday of each month, City Hall, 22710 E. 23123 E. Mission Ave. Attorney Tricia Usab performances will also be held Aug. 8-10, pursuit of his true love, Buttercup Country Vista Drive will give a free presentation on preparing your Sept. 12-14 and Oct. 10-12. For more: www. estate. For more: 232-2510 rockinbranch.com or 891-9016 See CALENDAR, page 17 The Splash JULY 2014 • 17 COMMUNITY 2014 Junior Lesson Programs - $70 Session 3 Tuesday - Friday July 8-11 Session 4 Tuesday - Friday Aug. 5-8 10:00 - 10:45 Also available: Advanced 11:00 - 11:45 Season Improvement, Advanced 12:00 - 12:45 Mini-Season & Private Lessons

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are offered in two evening sessions for $110. CALENDAR For more: 928-3484 or www.libertylakewa.gov/ Continued from page 16 golf D LOD AN G July 12 | Liberty Lake Loop 8 a.m., Pavillion R ONS O E G S F July 18th | 6pm At Rocky Hill Park Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District R Park. Sponsored by the Friends of Pavillion Park, I E T board meeting 4 p.m. on the second Monday D A

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Y Bocce & Ice Cream Social Followed by of each month, 22510 E. Mission Ave. will be followed by a kids race. Cost is $15. For O O I T more: www.pavillionpark.org F N A S A IC E a showing of Roman Holiday at Dusk T MER W HEALTH RECREATION H H & July 13 | Valley Girl Triathlon 7:45 a.m., E NORT June 30 to July 2 | NBC Basketball Skills starting line near Inlet Drive. Registrations are American Camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., HUB Sports Center, sold out for this women-only spring distance Italian Club of SpokaneJuly 19th | 9am-1pm 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. These camps designed triathlon. But spectators are welcome to Lodge # 2172 especially for ages 8 to 12. Cost is $155 per observe the race which includes a 1/3-mile At Farmers Market camp. Also offered July 7-9 (dribbling focus), swim, 12-mile bike ride and 3-mile run around July 21-23 (shooting focus) and Aug. 18-20. For the community. For more: www.valleygirltri.com 7th Annual Festivale Italiano more: www.nbccamps.com July 14-16 | ESS-Futsal Bambinos July 3 | Patriotic run 5:45 p.m., Pavillion Soccer Activities Camp 9 to 11:30 a.m., Park. Liberty Lake Running Club and Fallen HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost Heroes Circuit Course committee is hosting a is $59 for this camp for ages 3 to 5. For more: circuit course/fun run. The group will start at www.hubsportscenter.org the machines at Pavillion Park, run to Rocky Hill Park to do the circuits there and then return for July 20 | Newman Lake 25K Run 6:30 Brought to you by: another round at Pavillion Park. For more: www. a.m., Public fishing/boat launch area, Newman facebook.com/LLRunningClub Lake. The scenic route winds itself around the lake and concludes with a pancake breakfast. July 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 | Camp Registration is due by July 18. For more: www. Classics Basketball Tournament active.com FARMERS HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Lib e r ty L a k e Cost is $500 per team. For more: www. July 28 to Aug. 1 | ESS-Futsal Summer campclassictournaments.blogspot.com Skills Camp 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., HUB Sports Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost is $119 for MARKET July 8, 15, 22 and 29 | High School this camp for ages 6 to 14. For more: www. Summer Volleyball League HUB Sports hubsportscenter.org Center, 19619 E. Cataldo Ave. Cost is $180 per team. For more: www.hubsportscenter.org July 29 | Criterium Bike Race 5 to 9 p.m., Half Moon Park. Bike racing returns to the River July 8 to Aug. 27 | Adult and junior golf District neighborhood with this annual event. lessons Trailhead Golf Course, 1102 N. Liberty Prior to the adult races starting at 6 p.m., kids Visit us at www.libertylakefarmersmarket.com or find us on Lake Road. Junior lessons are available in two morning sessions for $70, while adult lessons See CALENDAR, page 45 Brought to you by

By Tammy Kimberley SPLASH STAFF WRITER The lazy days of summer are finally here! If you’re a kid who enjoys soaking up every moment of the warm-weather months, read on for some ways you can do just that. Be active. Whether you enjoy running, biking, playing tennis or golfing, chances are you Lots of fun activities for can find a local group of kids (plus adults) kids planned this sum- who share the same interests as you. Some mer throughout the upcoming events featuring opportunities Liberty Lake community including (clockwise for youth include the Liberty Lake Loop from above) a bike race (July 12), the kids bike race (July 29) at in the River District, a Half Moon Park, and the Barefoot Soccer fun run in Pavillion Park tournament (Aug. 2-3) at Pavillion Park. and a July 4th parade And there is a huge list of sports camps and games in the Alpine and athletic events offered by the city of Shores neighborhood. Liberty Lake as well as the Hub Sports SPLASH FILE PHOTOS Center. Read a book. Science meshes with books in the 2014 “Fizz, Boom, Read!” summer reading pro- gram offered by the Liberty Lake Municipal Library. Kids are invited to keep a reading log to earn prizes, as well as participate in a full slate of activities including Wednes- day morning science activities, Science with Travis on Thursday evenings and the Min- ute to Win It! challenges on July 24. Lego Club, story times and Saturday crafts will continue during the summer; go to www. libertylakewa.gov/library for a complete event list with dates and times. Celebrate the Fourth. It’s no secret that Liberty Lake likes to cel- Play in the water. canoers and paddleboarders. And if you flick. Put on by the Friends of Pavillion ebrate July 4th in a big way! The festivities When the temperature is rising and you can’t seem to find your way down to the Park, the summer movie series kicks off begin at noon with the traditional parade in lake, take advantage of the water features with “Frozen” on July 3 and ends with need to cool off, there’s no better place to the Alpine Shores neighborhood showcas- at Pavillion Park or the sand and water “Brave” on Aug. 29, both at Pavillion Park. ing kids who decorate their bikes, scooters be than Liberty Lake. Whether you are area at Half Moon Park. Other movies that may be of interest to and wagons in patriotic garb. It is followed able to access the lake via one of the pri- kids include “The Lorax” (July 11) and by an afternoon of games for the entire fam- vate beaches or have to pay a few bucks to Watch a late-night movie. “Turbo” (July 26) at Pavillion Park, as well ily. An evening concert at Pavillion Park enjoy the sandy beach at Liberty Lake Re- There’s no better end to a perfect sum- as “How to Train Your Dragon” (July 25) rounds out the day with a fireworks finale gional Park, the lake offers a summer play- mer day than to snuggle under a blanket and “The Croods” (Aug. 16) at Half Moon at 10 p.m. ground for swimmers, skiers, fishermen, with your friends and catch an outdoor Park. The Splash JULY 2014 • 19 COMMUNITY How to make ice cream in a bag

If you’re looking for something that’s bag breaks up large ice crystals to create part science experiment, part dessert and smooth ice cream. And if you’re feeling re- a whole lot of cool fun, consider making ally adventurous, look for ways to custom- your own homemade ice cream! In honor ize the flavor of your concoction by add- of national ice cream month in July, do ing bits of fruit, crushed cookies or small some research to discover how the salt in- candy pieces. teracts with the ice to cause the mixture to This kid-friendly recipe for vanilla ice Interested in scor- freeze and how the motion of shaking the cream makes about eight half-cup ing some free ice cream? Enter the servings. So grab an adult and some Wave’s summer friends and get mixing! contest simply by ice cream in a bag using your creative talent to decorate INGREDIENTS: into a second pint-size bag, being sure to this page. Our 2 cups heavy whipping cream squeeze out any extra air; seal carefully. judges will select 2 cups half-and-half cream ③ Fill gallon-size bag with ice about the most delicious- ½ cup white sugar halfway and add ½ cup coarse salt. Place a looking creation 2 teaspoons vanilla extract small bag into the larger one, squeeze out and award one 1 bag crushed ice air and seal large bag. lucky kid a $10 gift 4 cups coarse salt card to his or her Pint-size resealable plastic freezer bags ④ Protect your hands from the cold with favorite ice cream Gallon-size resealable plastic freezer bags gloves or towels, and then shake and mas- place. Don’t delay Gloves or towels sage the bag for about five minutes or until — the deadline to mixture thickens. Add more salt and ice to enter is July 15! DIRECTIONS: the outer bag if ice cream hasn’t formed ① Stir the whipping cream, half-and-half, after 10 minutes of motion. sugar and vanilla in a large measuring bowl ⑤ Be sure to remove the outer pint-size until sugar has dissolved. bag before you open the inner bag so you ② Pour half of mixture into pint-size bag don’t get any of the salty ice on your ice and seal carefully. Please the sealed bag cream!

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About and for Liberty Lake seniors Friendship, travels form bond for golfers By Sarah Robertson SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR It’s 3:30 p.m. on a Wednesday after- noon at the MeadowWood Golf Course clubhouse, and seven ladies are chatting away sharing peanuts and wine. It’s clear they are longtime friends, happy to be to- gether. This group of ladies (plus one that lives in Portland) has no official title or struc- ture, but since 1981, they have taken a golf trip together every year. Jean Hatcher, Bil- lie Etter, Bette Harmon, Sandy McLaugh- lin, Diana Newberry, Carol Alboucq, Patsy Lynn and Ets Yamada (the one that lives in Portland) met playing golf at the cours- es in Liberty Lake — “before there were houses here,” they will remind you. The fun started when, according to McLaughlin, “We decided as friends and thought we would go watch the LPGA in Portland … so we just went to watch. Then, the next year, we went to Seattle and watched the LPGA there. And then we thought we would just go play ourselves.” SPLASH PHOTO BY SARAH ROBERTSON The group started with McLaughlin, Et- From left, Billie Etter, Diana Newberry, Sandy McLaughlin, Bette Harmon, Patsy Lynn, Jean Hatcher and Carol Alboucq gather recently at ter, Alboucq, Newberry and Yamada, plus MeadowWood Golf Course. The friends, along with Ets Yamada, who now lives in Portland, met playing golf in Liberty Lake and enjoy annual two more original members who have golf trips together. since passed away and another who retired from golf. The trips are generally three days long got away with a warning. In Walla Walla, or how they would stay in touch once the current traditions have passed. Their first golf trip was to Kokanee in September, after the summer rush has the group called for a cab, and the car that died down. No husbands or other family Springs in British Columbia. They played arrived only had room for three people — After an hour of reminiscing, it’s time members are allowed. several courses on the four-day trip. it was a cozy ride! to take a group photo (minus “our darling Originally, the group intended to travel to “We take scotch and Miller Lite beer, a Another year, Newberry pushed Etter’s Ets,” of course). Canada every year but have since visited a little wine and champagne,” McLaughlin suitcase into the bushes because it was As the women line up against the wall of variety of regional courses. confesses. too big. The group only takes two cars — the clubhouse, they are joking and laugh- For McLaughlin, “I like the fact that According to Lynn, they also perform four women in each plus luggage and golf ing — telling each other where to stand or each one of us has a different personality, skits for one another: “The funniest thing clubs. They have learned to pack light. where they won’t stand. we trust each other and that we get to play ever is Sandy as a hairdresser. Jean and “Two people are in charge every year. It seems as though McLaughlin is right: so many different golf courses. It’s just a Billie were Luigi and Luigiana for a skit They decide where we go and organize the “Each one of us has a different personality. really good group.” once, too.” whole thing,” Newberry explains. … We trust each other. … It’s just a really It’s clear from the chatter that they have “I love all these women,” Harmon says. While they love to golf and enjoy trying good group.” memories of all the courses — good and “I am really happy they asked me. We have new courses, Alboucq sums up the general bad. a really good time. I look forward to it all feeling of the group: “I don’t know where year long.” “Remember the course where the ducks we’re going this year, but I look forward to climbed into the car?” Alboucq recalls Hatcher reminisces for ”our darling Ets” it every year.” with a chuckle. in absentia, claiming Yamada loves the The ladies also gather for each birthday trips because “‘we don’t have to invite any- “Bear Mountain in Chelan was my fa- and create any excuse they can to get to- body else. I don’t need anymore friends.’ gether. Last year, after golfing at Suncadia vorite,” remembers Hatcher. “Suncadia That’s exactly what she would say.” was nice, too. At Christina Lakes, we got and visiting a bar in Roslyn (made fa- bee stings — mean, killer bees! Black Butte The others readily agree. mous in “Northern Exposure”), they had in Oregon was the farthest we have gone When asked their favorite part of the a “Northern Exposure” party — enjoying — too far. It didn’t leave enough time to annual trips, three themes pop up in each the television show filmed there in the play the first day.” woman’s answer: laughter, friendship and 1990s that is one of Alboucq’s all-time fa- Fun is had on and off the golf course. golf. vorites. The ladies motto is borrowed from a fa- The trips certainly aren’t without mis- And the group of ladies show no sign of mous Nevada destination: “What happens haps. One year, Alboucq was pulled over slowing down. Not once did anyone men- in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” “not ten minutes out of town.” Luckily, she tion a final golf trip, hanging up their clubs The Splash JULY 2014 • 21 COMMUNITY Trivia Test 1. GEOGRAPHY: What kind of crea- 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Of the tures were the Canary Islands named for? seven deadly sins, the biggest one is miss- 2. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Who ing from this list — avarice, envy, gluttony, once said, “There’s no trick to being a hu- lust, sloth and wrath. What is it? morist when you have the whole govern- 7. ENTERTAINERS: What was come- ment working for you”? dian Jackie Gleason’s famous parting line? 3. MOVIES: In which movie was the 8. LANGUAGE: How would you de- following line uttered, and by which char- scribe someone who is “garrulous”? acter? “Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.” 9. TELEVISION: The show “Twin Peaks” was set in which U.S. state? 4. ANATOMY: What human gland pro- duces growth hormones? 10. TRANSPORTATION: Where might 5. MUSIC: In musical notation, what you ride a “vaporetto”? does the direction “mezzo” mean? — 2014 King Features Syndicate Inc. What makes fans into collectibles? ’Collecting’ by Larry Cox tors.org. Membership is $45 per year and KING FEATURES SYNDICATE may be submitted to Dick Boswell, 2245 Harrison Ave., Lincoln, NE 68502; and Q: I grew up in West Texas before the era of air conditioning. We had electric fans [email protected]. Do not con- scattered throughout our house to help us tact Boswell concerning questions about the survive the summer heat. I still have three age or value of fans. That is not his purpose. of them, all from the 1930s and ‘40s. Are Q: I have about a dozen issues of the Sat- they considered collectible? — Sue Beth, urday Evening Post from the 1960s. They Spring Branch, Texas are in excellent condition, but no covers of A: If your vintage fans have brass blades, historical interest. Is there a market for such you have the most collectible. Serious en- publications? — Bill, Louisiana, Mo. thusiasts seek out older fans with such A: Most issues of the Saturday Evening features as Art Deco designs and exposed Post from this period sell in the $10 to $20 coils, and even rarer ones with light bulbs range, depending on both content and con- mounted on the unit. If the paint is in rea- dition. The issues covering the assassina- sonably good shape and the fan is in work- tion of John Kennedy in 1963 are popular ing condition, the value may surprise you. with collectors, but rarely sell for more than For example, fans spotted recently include about $25. a Westinghouse Vane Oscillator, $650; an Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Emerson three-speed Trojan, $400; a GE Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or “Whiz,” $55; and an Emerson “Junior,” $75. send e-mail to [email protected]. The American Fan Collector Association Due to the large volume of mail he receives, is one of the better groups and publishes a Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader nifty newsletter, “The Fan Collector.” The questions, nor do appraisals. Do not send any website can be accessed at www.fancollec- materials requiring return mail.

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• Brush up on basics for school Register and work, or get certified to stand Now! out from the competition. • Self-paced, hands-on experience Liberty Lake Church in a flexible and convenient online SPLASH PHOTO BY TIM PUTNAM learning environment at home or the library After playing a role in its success since its founding, Tom and Bev Markson will lead the 2014 VACATION Liberty Lake Fourth of July Parade. BIBLE Liberty Lake SCHOOL Municipal Library Marksons to lead parade August 11-14 509-232-2510 [email protected] as grand marshals 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. libertylakewa.gov/library/mita at Liberty Lake Church For Kids Entering 1st Grade-6th Grade Liberty Lake parade TOM AND BEV MARKSON THE MR J BAND grand marshals 2014 Junior By Tim Putnam The following have been honored IS BACK! SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR as grand marshals since the inception of the Fourth of July Golf Camps Of the estimated 50 or so golf carts Teaching the basics and etiquette of golf Tom and Bev Markson believe will be in Parade in Alpine Shores in 1989: 5 Weeks/$50 • 1½-hour sessions this year's Fourth of July Parade, perhaps their biggest surprise is who will ride in 2014 Tom & Bev Markson 2013 Harley & Lorraine Halverson Fun the lead cart: the two of them. The cou- ple of 57 years was selected as this year’s 2012 Dave & Susan Graham learning activities! grand marshals. 2011 Bob & Barbara Gamble "We were just surprised," Bev Markson 2010 Lois Hatch Prizes 2009 Darlene Stokke donated said. "I think there must be an awful lot of by Gift other people who were qualified." 2008 Dick & Donna Hoover of Golf! Laughed her husband: "I think once 2007 Ray & Karen Ruef you get past 80 they probably feel you're 2006 Harold & Joan Hughes a candidate. If you've been active in a va- 2005 Anton “Ras” Rasmussen 11-17 year old riety of degrees in the community, that's 2004 Howard & Mary Floy Dolphin probably the way all grand marshals are 2003 Lyle Stephenson There’s A Monster Under My Bed junior golf camp picked." 2002 Floyd & Betty Johnson is a multi-day event designed to 10 a.m. The Marksons count themselves in 2001 Lud Kramer teach children how to fight fear in good company as they recall past honor- 2000 Lee Smith their lives. Each session will feature Thursdays ees such as Harley and Lorraine Halver- 1999 Elmer Schneidmiller Bible lessons, songs, sketches and son (2013), Ray and Karen Ruef (2007) 1998 Rosie Brady games that will revolve around July 31-Aug. 28 and Bob Wills Sr. (1994). 1997 Ruth Barnes that day’s Treat of Truth. "He was one of our favorite patriots," 1996 Bob Blair 1995 Jim Brumm For more info, Tom Markson said of Wills, recounting ONLINE 1994 Bob Wills Sr. contact Nick Knight his story as a Lieutenant Colonel in World REGISTRATION: War II who was held as a prisoner of war 1993 Della Neyland at the MeadowWood in Germany after being shot down before 1992 Alex Farrante www.libertylakechurch.com Pro Shop: 255-9539 escaping to rejoin his company. "What 1991 Ann MacKenzie Wyatt a hero! That's what grand marshals are Church Office: 255-6266 Check out www.giftofgolf.org for 1990 June Bailey 704 S. Garry Rd. Liberty Lake made of." 1989 Sigwell Knudsen upcoming junior tournaments See MARKSONS, page 46 The Splash JULY 2014 • 25 COMMUNITY community’s firework display group, has That time Mom FOURTH nonprofit status and accepts donations at: told you there Continued from page 23 4th of July at Liberty Lake, 508 S. Shoreline Drive, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. were plenty of Graham, a longtime parade organizer. Concerts fish in the sea? Each year, kids and families decorate Well, she was their bikes, scooters, trikes and wagons in Later in Pavillion Park, the July 4 Festi- patriotic themes to complete the route. Or- val presented by Friends of Pavillion Park absolutely right. ganizers give out awards to participants in will bring national touring artist Sammy multiple categories, and they don’t require Eubanks with his mix of blues, country and “The beauty of being an registration to march. People just show up, rock n’ roll. The Spokane band, Bakin’ Phat, independent agent is that I work with all the big brands. Declare Graham said. While golf carts are included, playing West Coast swing and “jump blues,” your insurance the parade doesn’t allow gas-powered ve- will open for the concert at 6 p.m. These are A+ rated insurance independence! hicles. Organizers also ask that pets be left People are encouraged to bring blankets companies who are writing ✓ great policies every day in the More options at home. or low-backed chairs to enjoy the concert. ✓ greater Spokane Valley. The Better coverage Graham said 10:30 a.m. is a good time Parking will be available at Liberty Lake power of options is that I can ✓ Lower rates to get a parking spot and head over for the Elementary School, and a free shuttle from save people money and provide ✓ parade’s start at noon. People should plan the school to the park will begin running Personal service top-of-the-line, upgraded to be in line no later than 11:30 a.m. in the around 5 p.m. Kiwanis will be selling con- Alpine Shores neighborhood if they want to cession items at the park, including hot coverage. It’s a fulfilling job.” be considered for awards, he said. Parking dogs, burgers, popcorn and cotton candy. — Cheloye Penwell, is available on neighborhood streets and at FOPP extends its free concert series this Independent Insurance Agent Liberty Lake Church, 704 S. Garry Road. year with a “Post-Fourth Music Bash” at 6 “Usually around 11:30 is when they make p.m. Saturday, July 5, at Pavillion Park, fea- Let’s see those award decisions; when they put peo- turing local bands Hot Club of Spokane, ple in place,” Graham said. “But if someone Sidekick and Haze. For more information, what I can shows up at noon, we’ll let them march.” go to www.pavillionpark.org. do for you. “This event has always been for the kids,” Fireworks he said. “We will continue with the patriotic The night will light up yet again with HOME · AUTO · BUSINESS & MORE flavor, with the flag salute and the singing of the community-funded fireworks show, the National Anthem.” launching around 10 p.m. from a floating www.lakeshorequote.com The parade’s grand marshals are Tom and dock. The public can view the display from (509) 481-9224 | 23403 E. Mission Ave. Suite 200H | Liberty Lake, WA Bev Markson, both longtime community Pavillion Park. supporters. Tom was the first administrator The fireworks show is paid solely through at Valley Hospital, and he has been involved donations from residents and local busi- in Valley Rotary, United Way and the Spo- nesses, no corporate sponsors. The total kane Valley Chamber of Commerce groups. cost is about $12,000, longtime organizer There are 3 things The couple has also worked, often behind Denise Coyle said. Donations are often so- the scenes, since the founding of the parade licited at the Farmers Market and outside to ensure it runs smoothly. Albertsons, but they can be made anytime missing from YOUR Inclusion of the CVHS band is something at www.libertylakefireworks.com or by mail organizers have tried to land for years. Eric to P.O. Box 430 in Liberty Lake. Parker, CV band director, said he’s never exercise program: forgotten when he performed in Fourth (unless you’re already a client of ours) of July parades on the East Coast, and he’s always wanted that experience for CV stu- ❶ Results superior to resistance dents. The group is even inviting alumni to and cardio regimens requiring 6-8 join in the fun. hours per week. “We’re inviting some alumni and friends and are having a short mini-rehearsal at CV ❷ Body strength increases in on July 3rd to just make sure we all know excess of 50% within 90 days. the music and can move in at least a some- ❸ Safest, most effective program what orderly fashion,” Parker said. Group of total body conditioning. members also can purchase $15 “uniform” T-shirts that are replicas of the current All this in 15 minutes 2x per week marching band uniform. Parker said registration and more infor- You’ve got to feel it ... to believe it! mation for alumni and friends is available at www.facebook.com/cvmarchingband, Get your no obligation, free initial exercise session or they can email him at cvbandsandcolor- [email protected]. I am building muscle and losing fat! I’ve lost Shaun, Strength and Fitness Coach Following the parade, organizers will over 20 pounds now, I can see and feel the have kid games in the Alpine Shores Park muscle definition. For anyone, young or old, CALL NOW area. Games include egg toss, water balloon who is looking for a way to improve his or her FOR YOUR FREE INITIAL SESSION toss, pie-eating contest and sack races. The way of life, the Exercise Institute is the place. 509.928.0454 Clean, friendly, and with proven results; I am emcees for the games will be Dave and Mar- so thankful I took the first step and just tried laine Moore. it. I feel wonderful! The Fourth of July parade organizers rely — Tina Kienbaum on a volunteer force and donations, Graham Liberty Lake www.exerciseinstitute.com said. The group, which is separate from the SPLASH FILE PHOTO 26 • JULY 2014 The Splash COMMUNITY

Nationally recognized blues talents headline July 4 concert By Mary Kate Koch SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR

The temperature may be hot at this year’s Fourth of July concert at Pavillion Park, but the tunes promise to be stone cold. Local blues bands Sammy Eubanks and Bakin’ Phat are slated to bring their smooth and swinging styling to headline one of the big- gest events on the summer concert circuit. Eubanks started playing in rock bands when he was 20 years old, but it was not until several years on the music scene that he got his first real taste of blues music. Af- ter that, Eubanks was hooked and has since SUBMITTED PHOTO flourished in the genre. A Spokane native with a national reputation, Sammy Eubanks will headline the Fourth of July concert at Pavillion Park. However, Eubanks is also a master at blending different sounds. He has been compared to the likes of both B.B. King and the state thinking they should come out east Fourth Music Bash, which will host three George Strait, which hints at his capacity to to play,” Eubanks said. more live bands with local ties. It is the first NEW FOR 2014 stand on either a blues or a country stage. time that such an event has been included. Bakin’ Phat has only been playing togeth- Adding to the traditional Fourth of July Eubanks plans on playing a compilation Schneidmiller explained that the city of Lib- er since 2012, but they have quickly become concert and festivities, Friends of Pavil- of old favorites and new compositions for a crowd favorite. The band credits this to erty Lake approached FOPP with the idea the Fourth of July concert. Over the years, as a way to add an extra family-friendly op- lion Park worked with the city of Liberty their particular style of “jump blues”, which Lake to expand the festivities this sum- Eubanks has won over many faithful fans is a high-energy combination of swing and tion to the weekend’s festivities. mer by adding a special concert the day and seeing these friendly faces out in the blues. The bands slotted to play on July 5 are following the Fourth of July. crowd is in part how Eubanks also selects Haze, Hot Club of Spokane and Sidekick. what songs to play. Although they realize that blues isn’t re- ally known as younger people’s music, Ba- Saturday’s line-up offers a departure from What: Post-Fourth Music Bash “I’ll see someone in the crowd that I rec- kin’ Phat swears that this is only because Friday night’s blues collective. Between the Who: Three local bands will be playing: ognize, and it reminds me to play a certain pop rock sounds of Haze and Hot Club of those young people haven’t truly listened to Hot Club of Spokane, Haze and Sidekick. song they like or know,” Eubanks said. blues yet. With fresh and engaging sets, Ba- Spokane’s jazz ensemble, there will be a tune Another factor that has Eubanks excited kin’ Phat are capable of converting even the for everyone to enjoy. When: 6 p.m. Saturday, July 5 to jam on the Fourth is the opportunity to most ardent of Top-40 radio listeners. For Schneidmiller, the concert is his fa- Where: Pavillion Park play with Bakin’ Phat again. vorite part of the Fourth of July celebration. Every year, Friends of Pavillion Park or- Cost: As always, Pavillion Park concerts “This year, Bakin’ Phat represented the ganizes the Fourth of July concert as a part “There is so much planning that goes into are free of charge. Feel free to donate entire state of Washington at the Interna- of the larger summer concert series. When putting on this event that those attending at www.pavillionpark.org or support the tional Blues Challenge in Memphis,” Eu- selecting the bands to play for Fourth of do not see,” Schneidmiller said. “Knowing annual Holiday Ball each December. banks said. “In 2013, we were the represen- July weekend, FOPP president Bob Schnei- how much the FOPP board, event volun- tatives. That’s two basically Spokane bands dmiller said that the board looks for bands teers and city administration put into make in two years. That’s a big deal.” that tour nationally but also are local to and the Fourth of July a success comes alive Fourth of July concert and Post-Fourth Mu- According to Eubanks, the blues scene popular in the general Spokane area. when one sees how much the community sic Bash both onstage and off, attendees can has really taken off in Spokane. This year, the beat will march onto the enjoys themselves.” expect to have a fun experience fit for the “There are people in the western part of next day with a newly scheduled Post- With such energy being poured into the entire family. The Splash JULY 2014 • 27

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LIBERTY LAKE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY Wiykovics, whose last day at the library was June 5, plans to spend more time with Jane Mecom—youngest sister of Ben- SPLASH PHOTO BY TAMMY KIMBERLEY Whether you’re traveling to her seven grandchildren as well as work on jamin Franklin, widow of an impov- specifi c cities, states or countries, completing a bucket list with her husband. Katie Wiykovics and Amy Dickeson cel- erished debtor, mother of 12 children the library has resources to help She had been at the library as a children’s ebrate Katie’s last day on the job in the (11 of whom preceded her in death or you prepare including: services associate for almost five years. new outdoor Reading Garden. The pair has madness), her life partnered together for five years in the disrupted by revo- Dickeson will remain on staff through children’s department at the Liberty Lake lution and hard-  The newest Disneyland and mid-August as a children’s library assistant. Municipal Library. Disney World guides ship— believed After eight years working at the library, poverty and afflic- Dickeson feels it’s time to return to the tion were “intailed  Over 60 travel guides from tireless work planning the annual summer classroom so she’s pursuing an elementary on my famely.” Her reading program. trusted sources like DK teaching position. brother, that first Eyewitness Travel, Fodor’s, “It’s never been a question of ‘if,’ but In addition to creating a fun summer great example of Frommer’s, Lonely Planet, ‘when,’” she said. “I’ve been able to use my program, Mogen said the pair’s expertise in American industry Moon and Rick Steves teaching skills here, but when I walk into reading as past elementary school teachers and ingenuity, rath- schools, I feel at home. I’m excited to return helped refocus the children’s library work to er showed that through a life lived on a  Gale Virtual Travel Guides, to that.” literacy and school readiness. principle of constant self-improvement, our new online resource Calling Dickeson a “kindred spirit,” Wi- “They have transformed our children's the youngest son of a candle maker containing 13 DK travel books ykovics said their past experiences as well story times into early literacy programs, could become the most illustrious writer as a love for children and reading enabled meeting the needs of the child as a learner and thinker in our history. Be sure to check out our them to have a great partnership during and the parent as their first teacher,” Mogen Jill Lepore’s “Book of Ages” tells the growing online collection. their five years working together. said. story of the Franklin siblings as a con- There’s no waiting with these “I loved Amy’s drive to make everything Both said they plan to stay involved at the trast between circumstance and op- she did fun and interesting for the children, library by serving as substitute clerks, work- portunity. What we know about Jane resources since they can be and their relationship, accumulated in as well as her enthusiasm, love of children ing at special events and encouraging others accessed by unlimited 30 years of correspondence and a slim, and passion for early literacy,” Wiykovics to utilize the library and its many resources. users wherever hand-bound volume in which she re- said. Wiykovics said she will miss watching there is corded life’s events, disproves her be- Noting that their strengths and sense of children during the story times as they en- Wi-Fi. lief. Jane had the same capacity for hard humor complimented one another well, joy the songs, finger plays and storybooks, work, love of reading, engagement in Dickeson said it was a blessing to have a while Dickeson said she will miss regularly ideas and wish to express her opinions co-worker such as Wiykovics to brainstorm seeing the kids and families she’s connected as her brother but, as a female in the with and gather honest feedback from. with. 18th century, was denied the education “I would dive into crazy projects, and Ka- “The library is just a building, but the and employment that might have let her tie would reel me in, keep me on pace and people make it a special place to be,” Dicke- reach her potential. Once the burdens make the checklist,” Dickeson said. “She son said. of family eased in her later life, she took was the organizer for sure, and I’m sad she’s to the pleasures of reading, writing and “agreable conversation.” g on e .” LOOKING TO THE FUTURE They are both proud of how the children Lepore touches on many themes and and young adult areas have grown to be as The Liberty Lake Municipal Library ideas, including the place of women in user-friendly as possible for kids and their received a number of applicants for a the 1700s, the development of written parents. The creation of the children’s area Children & Youth Services librarian posi- culture in America and the Revolution, at the new building, a switch from tradi- tion posted in the spring. Library Direc- the purpose of history and the limits to what we can know about another time. tional shelving to bin shelving, the start of a tor Pamela Mogen said she hopes this As with all good biographies, the ex- baby storytime, as well as a growing collec- position will be filled by early August. tion of books are just some of these changes amination of the individual informs our that Dickeson noted. Also, the library is making plans to understanding of the events that took honor the service of Amy Dickeson and place on the grand stage, and in the story Library Director Pamela Mogen said the Katie Wiykovics. A box will be placed of one woman whose life suggested an quality of programs and interactions with in the library in August to collect cards unrealized possibility, reminds us of a children by both Dickeson and Wiykovics promise we can still achieve. was a constant reminder that reading as and letters from those wishing to show appreciation to them. 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1831 S BARKER ROAD | GREENACRES VBS IS A FREE EVENT! The Splash JULY 2014 • 31 COMMUNITY The view from the other side of the yard sale upon items piled up in my rather smallish garage and the inability to put items out on the display, especially the kitchen table that started this whole event. After moving vehicles, my sister-in-law performed what was intended to be either a “stop the rain” dance or a “come shop at By Chad Kimberley our sale” boogey street side. Unfortunately, SPLASH COLUMN it seemed to cause the rains to increase and the foot traffic to flee in a different direc- It all started with a couch. tion. But at least it was entertaining for the rest of us. I have wanted to get a new couch for years — literally years. Finally, Tammy and At 7:29 a.m., our first customers arrived. I agreed that it was time for some new seat- They bought nothing. This could be a long SPLASH PHOTO BY JOSH JOHNSON ing options, so we headed out to a furniture day. The rain provided an additional challenge for yard sale sellers, including columnist Chad store to make our purchase. We found a Finally, our first sale occurred. A Harry Kimberley, in 2014. Morning showers gave way to slightly improved afternoon weather. great couch and loveseat. My backside and Potter DVD left our movie collection, I were now very content. mainly because it was a Blu-ray and we do a kitchen table; I could make it as a movie Postscript But Tammy saw a kitchen table. not have a Blu-ray player. Still, a buck is a producer. buck! After telling a co-worker about the frus- It was a nice kitchen table but a bit out Finally, we had a semi-run as the rain tration of the yard sale, the rain and the My brother-in-law set out an old lawn of our price range based on the recent pur- came to a stop. We sold the loveseat, we sold inability of selling the kitchen table, she mower with a sign essentially saying free, chase of the previously reported couch. The a coffee table and I was loading stuff right shared with me her family was looking for only way we could add another piece of fur- doesn’t start and I have no idea how to fix and left. All but the kitchen table. a kitchen table. One picture later, I sold niture was to get rid of some old furniture, it. A gentleman picked it up, assuming he the table. Didn’t even need to have a yard mainly our current kitchen table. could get it running and thus would be a At this point, I gave up and realized there great mower. We helped him load it up. was only one thing left to do. Head inside, sale. Sigh. And if you live in Liberty Lake and the sit on my new couch and watch the World calendar is turning toward June, there is Twenty minutes later, he was back. He said Cup. Chad Kimberley is a local teacher, coach truly only one option you should pursue: the gas fumes were making him sick. He the Liberty Lake Community Yard Sales. promised he would come back to get it later. Next year, I go back to being a buyer. and Liberty Lake resident. Since we moved to this area several years We couldn’t even give stuff away. This ago, the community-wide yard sale has al- was not encouraging. ways been a time where the family and I We made our first plus-$5 sale, which head out to scour the local yards looking also made me greatly sad. I have a 7-year- for some good bargains, grabbing some old son and over the last few years I have FourthFourth ofof JulyJuly SpecialSpecial food from vendors in the park and visiting bought him several Star Wars and super with friends along the way. Now we were hero action figures in hopes he would get going to sit on the other side of the cash into collecting them as I did as a child. FREE PERGOLA box. He would rather play with Legos. I sadly SALE! In preparation for the yard sale, we decid- acknowledged this reality, and we pack- ESTIMATES ed that obviously we were not going to just aged the old action figures in a couple of sell the kitchen table, but it was time to do sandwich bags. Good-bye, Boba Fett and some deeper cleaning and see what else we R2-D2. Uncommon Customer Service could add into the sale. As we went through There was finally a break in the clouds, • Decks closets, storage bins and bookshelves, we so we quickly moved out a couple of cof- • Roof covers ran into a problem that anyone who has fee tables, an old loveseat and recliner and, • Pergolas kids will recognize: a rediscovery of toys. most importantly, the kitchen table. Within • Railings So instead of selling off our surplus, it 15 minutes, the rain came back and the ta- • Frame sets only ble went back into the garage. seemed to be that the kids were adding stuff • Combination projects into their reserves. I may be a good history Life on the other side of the great yard • Pre-built packages teacher, but I stink at teaching economics sale stinks! • DIY project help to the kids. We sent a couple of folks on a run for • And more! Deciding to make our yard sale a true Starbucks and kettle corn from the park. I event, we invited two other families to was not going to miss my kettle corn. (Al- join us in the madness of the morning by though I realized if I get all my favorite ven- throwing their stuff in with us. In reality, dor foods from the park, I may actually lose “Liberty Lake’s my plans were to get more folks to help out money on this yard sale day.) Deck Builder with the sale while myself and other inter- We did have a few solid sales as one of ested parties could watch World Cup soc- the families — not mine — sold some nice of Choice” cer throughout the day. dishes for a good profit, thus giving them Composite decks from The day arrived, and along with it the del- a quick lead in the family vs. family vs. $27 per sq. ft. installed uge from the heavens. OK, maybe it wasn’t family challenge. I got rid of a few of my necessarily apocalyptic rains from the days old DVDs, including a buyer who picked Cedar decks from 208-691-4345 of Noah, but it was a consistent and at times up “Elmo’s World” and “Jaws.” Suddenly, I $18 per sq. ft. installed www.CDADeck.com heavy rain that poured on us throughout pictured Jaws eating Elmo. This could be (PRICING GOOD THROUGH JULY) WA Lic# COEURDA862JJ • ID Lic# RCE37087 the morning. We were stuck with items the next “Sharknado” movie. Forget selling 32 • JULY 2014 HISTORY The Splash LL Park hosts party like no other tendees). A loudspeaker announced each Annual picnics drew event to keep all the people informed of the day's activities. thousands for play, Weeks before the picnic, the Spokane Valley Herald newspaper reminded ladies prizes and pleasure to finish sewing their aprons to enter into By Ellen Martin Bernardo the apron contest with the top prize of LIBERTY LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY one dollar for the best hostess apron and a Hotpoint dinette range for the best work Can you imagine the anticipation and apron. The winners wore their aprons excitement? It is a hot July summer day in onto the platform for all to see, envy and 1933. A proclamation has been declared admire. There was a rug making contest “commanding” everyone to take the day for women 65 and older as well as pie off work to at- and cake bak- tend Thursday's ing contests. If PHOTO COURTESY OF ROSS SCHNEIDMILLER/LIBERTY LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY picnic at Lib- handwork wasn't This circa 1923 photo captured some of the crowds that came to Liberty Lake for the All- erty Lake Park! their suit, there Valley Picnics. The picnic was was a women's free for all to nail-pounding attend. Nearly contest. The every merchant DID YOU KNOW? day's events had and business  • Spokane merchants would host their something for from the Val- own picnic days at Liberty Lake, years every age includ- ley generously before All-Valley Picnics began. ing pillow fights donated cash while sitting on a • Liberty Lake was once known as “The or merchandise Inland Seashore.” for prizes or ne- pole, horseshoes, cessities. Even sack races, boat • The 1939 All-Valley Picnic had 20,000 people in attendance, more than double Washington's races, diving the entire population of the city of Liberty Governor Clar- contests, swim- Lake as enumerated in the 2010 census. ence D. Martin ming races, pie came in from eating contests, • Liberty Lake Park, the site of the picnics, Olympia to ad- foot races, water used to be located where Alpine Shores dress those in at- sports and wild housing development now sits. tendance. PHOTO COURTESY OF SPOKANE VALLEY softball games. HERITAGE MUSEUM • The Dance Pavillion was severely dam- There was al- The indoor aged in a fire and was torn down in 1962. An All-Valley Picnic Proclamation circa 1933 re- ways plenty of Bloomer Girls quested that local businesses close so that work- and Whiskers PHOTO COURTESY OF time available ers and their families could enjoy the festivities. KAROLYN KOSANKE COLLECTION for bathing in Boys softball the warm, shal- game between low waters of Liberty Lake. The picnic two men's teams added a bit of gaiety to prize was as it was to discover to whom it started at 10 a.m. and ended with dancing the competition. One team dressed as that lasted until midnight. Races, contests women wearing “sunbonnets, bloomers was awarded to. EVENTS, and competitions were held during the day and unmentionables" (without a dress When the picnics first began in 1922, COMPETITIONS with the youngsters participating in the to cover them) while the other team dis- people came by train. So numerous were earliest part of the day. A picnic lunch was guised themselves in every conceivable the attendees that special cars were added AND ACTIVITIES manner possible, appearing more like col- served from noon to 1 p.m., and afterward to accommodate the picnickers. As the From the Liberty Lake Historical adult competitions commenced. The gov- orful clowns than a softball team. The idea years went by, more people had automo- Society, a 2014 monthly series ernor spoke at 5:15 p.m., and dinner was was to make sure their own wives did not biles and the trains stopped running. The recognize them. served between 6 and 7 p.m. A children's picnics survived the changes in transpor- JANUARY: Ice Skating pageant followed dinner. At the Dance Pa- Prizes were awarded to all the winners tation and the economic conditions of the FEBRUARY: Parade of Mermaid villion, two types of dancing started at 7 Great Depression, but not World War II. Competitions and included many different items: five p.m. with old-time dancing to Sig's Grang- gallons of gas, one pound of Edward's With the war going on, a picnic no longer MARCH: Opening Day of Fishing ers fiddling before modern dancing began Dependable or Washington Club coffee, seemed appropriate. An All-Valley Dance APRIL: Dancing when Jimmy Mack's band took the stage replaced the annual picnic beginning in a box of Alice Blue chocolates, six halves MAY: Water Competitions at 9 p.m. of Brookfield's cheese, a pair of overalls, 1942, thus ending 20 glorious summers JUNE: Liberty Lake Amateur Every need was accounted for to make a three-pound can of shortening, Cinco when the entire Valley was invited to JU LY: All-Valley Picnics the day perfect. The Camp Fire Girls ar- cigars, chicken mash and many more. spend the day together on the shores of ranged a cabin as a nursery where overly- Young's Confectionery of Liberty Lake Liberty Lake. AUGUST: Dutch Jake Picnics tired children, babies and their mothers donated one barbecued ham. The coveted SEPTEMBER: Hydroplane Races could quietly rest. The Boy Scouts dem- grand prize was $200. So generous were Ellen Martin Bernardo is vice presi- OCTOBER: Baseball Games onstrated their life-saving skills as well as the donations that it took over an hour to dent of the Liberty Lake Historical So- NOVEMBER: Liberty Lake and Football counted cars and passed out free admis- announce all the prize donors and win- ciety. She has lived in the Inland North- DECEMBER: A.R.T.’s Christmas in July sion tickets (used to tally the number of at- ners. It was as exciting to know what the west 35 years, 25 of those in Liberty Lake. The Splash JULY 2014 • 33 COMMUNITY Community Briefs Obituaries Funds solicited for LL fireworks is looking for photos that convey what Keva A. Robert Martin The community-funded fireworks show makes Liberty Lake a unique place to live Monson Wills for its fifth annual photo contest. launches around 10 p.m. July 4 from a float- Keva Arlene (Prin- Robert Martin ing dock on the lake and can be seen from Whether it’s a breathtaking outdoor gle) Monson, 73, Wills Sr., Lt. Col. Pavillion Park. Contributions to the Liberty scene or a beautiful shot of residents gath- died May 21, 2014, USAF Retired, passed Lake Fireworks fund can be mailed to P.O. ering at a local event, shutterbugs are asked at Kootenai Health away May 31, 2014, at Box 430, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. to submit images capturing the essence of Center in Coeur age 92. the community. The winner’s photo will be d’Alene of complica- Robert was born Goats are back in town highlighted on the cover, and other selected tions from a stroke. November 8, 1921 images will be featured in the 2015 Liberty Goats returned to Liberty Lake mid-June The daughter of to Nina and Albert Lake Community Directory. for the seasonal weed patrol. As of press Ron and Pearl (Lanter) Davis, Keva was Wills in Marion, Ohio. He graduated from time, a pen was set up at Rocky Hill but they Amateur or professional photographers born July 30, 1940, in Coeur d’Alene and Harding High School in 1939 and worked may be moved to other locations such as the age 16 or older are eligible to enter by the grew up in Post Falls. She graduated from as a commercial artist for JH Maish Com- arboretum and Pavillion Park. Sept. 12 deadline. Prizes will be awarded to Post Falls High School in 1958, the same pany when Pearl Harbor was attacked. City parks and open space superinten- the top three winners. For rules and details, year she served as Miss Post Falls. She He enlisted immediately but took time to dent Jennifer Camp said they will have a go to www.libertylakesplash.com and click attended University of Idaho, where she marry his fiancé, June Imbody. on the camera graphic at the top of the page. smaller herd this year but they are already pledged Pi Beta Phi. On August 15, 1959, He attended OCS in Florida and took drawing attention from local kids. Residential info sought she married Charles R. Monson. flight training in grade. He flew B17 bomb- “The goals are currently doing what they for annual directory They made their home in Baltimore, ers and was assigned to Great Britain. His Md., and Baker, Ore., before returning plane was struck with flak on return from do best at Rocky Hill Park,” Camp said via The Liberty Lake Community Directory email. “They will be moving throughout the to the Spokane area and settling at Lib- his seventh mission which was to Berlin. is currently soliciting residential informa- erty Lake to raise their four children. The crew escaped the plane but he was lat- city parks keeping the weeds down natu- tion to be included in the 2015 book. List- rally.” Keva worked as public relations director er captured and held in POW camp for 13 ings typically include last and first name, for the Spokane Valley School District months. He escaped from a forced march To keep tabs on the goats’ location, check address and residential phone number. and co-owned the Trend House interior by the German Guard during an advance out www.facebook.com/libertylakewa. Residents who are new to the area or design store in Spokane Valley. In 1985, by Russian troops and made his way to the Exchange families needed who have recently changed their address she and Chuck moved to Ghana, West American lines. or phone number are encouraged to email Africa, where she worked as manager of After the war ended, he received his The local coordinator of a Japanese ex- the correct information to directory@liber- the American Club, and he continued his degree from Penn State University and ac- change program is looking for families in tylakesplash.com to guarantee inclusion in work for Kaiser Aluminum. From there, cepted a commission as 1st Lieutenant in the Liberty Lake and Otis Orchards area to the annual publication which will be mailed she moved to Japan for two years to obtain the regular Air Force. He was a squadron host 15- to16-year old students from July 22 to homes in December. Those who have her black belt in aikido, returning to Lib- commander assigned to Germany to iden- to Aug. 11. There is also a need for families submitted information for past directories erty Lake in 1991. Her husband, Chuck, tify Nazi war criminals before flying the to house adults accompanying the youth are encouraged to confirm their informa- died in 1994. airlift. Robert was an assistant air attaché during the three-week time period. tion for the 2015 directory. In 1998, she married longtime friend in the Netherlands before being assigned To learn more, contact Kim Trent at 263- The Directory purchases listings from lo- Donald Reese, and they split their time be- to SAC. He worked at the Pentagon and 9486 or [email protected]. cal phone providers, but residents have the tween Liberty Lake and Pacific City, Ore. was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Intelli- option of requesting their information not She treasured her role as beloved grand- gence Committee during the Cuban Mis- LLCD photo contest under way be included by emailing directory@liber- mother to the eight Reese grandchildren. sile Crisis. He retired from the Air Force The Liberty Lake Community Directory tylakesplash.com by Sept. 15. Keva volunteered her time and consid- in 1965 and later worked for Lockheed erable talents to a number of political and as Director of Sales Europe for the L1011 environmental causes. She was legendary aircraft. Education Briefs for her unique flair and impeccable taste. After he retired from Lockheed in 1981, Leuluai graduates from EWU Gonzaga University She was also predeceased by her par- he moved to Liberty Lake to be near fam- President's List, 3.7+ GPA ents, her brother Dennis Pringle, and her ily. Robert leaves his wife, June, after 73 Taylor Kelley, Matthew McCauley, Lucas Schneidmiller, Pafuti Alexandria sons-in-law, Jock H. Bevis and William D. years of marriage; three children, Robert Ande Seines M. Wills II, Alison Lefebvre and Michelle Leuluai graduated Dean’s List, 3.5 to 3.69 GPA Rice. from Eastern Wash- Mitchell Sanders Hart; four grandchildren, Shea Wills We- ington University She is survived by her husband, Don sche, Ashley Vitro, Nathan Amouroux June 14 with a BA Idaho State University (Pocatello, Idaho) Reese, of Liberty Lake; her children, Steve and Grant Amouroux; four great-grand- Dean’s List, 3.66+ GPA Monson and his wife, Angela, of Muscat, degree in sociology. Hannah C. Winslow children, Bailey Wills, Jaelyn Wesche, Pafuti is the daugh- Oman; Megan Monson of Myrtle Creek, Bryce Amouroux and Carly Vitro. ter of Pat and Rita North Idaho College Ore.; Marlo Monson Bevis of Kodiak, Dean’s List, 3.75+ GPA Leuluai of Liberty Alaska; and Mike Monson and his wife, Savannah Rutter, Austin Wittman Rebekka, of Park City, Utah; as well as six LEULUAI Lake. Obituary Policy Northwest Nazarene University (Nampa, Idaho) grandchildren, Marcus Stennes, Cassidy Dean’s List, 3.5+ GPA Rice, Ashleigh Monson, Riley Rice, Saw- Colleges honor local students Amanda Olsen The Splash prints obituaries of yer Bevis and Connor Monson. people with ties to the Liberty Lake The following Liberty Lake residents Park University (Fairchild AFB) were recently recognized by colleges for She is also survived by her brothers, community. Obituaries 350 words Spring Commencement Don Pringle and his wife, Lukana, of their recent academic performance or for Jamie Dedmon, bachelor’s degree in management/ or fewer are free of charge, and a meeting graduation requirements. Infor- marketing; Ashley Klein, bachelor’s degree in social Kona, Hawaii; Ron Davis and his wife, small head shot photo is included. mation was provided via press releases psychology Nancy; and John Davis and his wife, Mar- Longer obituaries or special photo submitted from school. Washington State University cia, all of Post Falls. requests can be accommodated us- President’s Honor Roll, 3.5+ GPA ing Splash advertising rates. Please Beloit College (Beloit, Wis.) A memorial service will be held in Au- Tyler Michael Barnard, Brendan Allen Bowman, Dawn gust at the family home at Liberty Lake. ask the funeral home or service Dean’s List Gayle Cunningham, Delaney Nora Dorsey, Emily Erin Hisel, Maya Furukawa making arrangements to send Cj Marie James, James Edward Pappas, Lauren Lynnette Friends are invited to add their remem- Creighton University (Omaha, Neb.) Schilb, Homa Shaarbaf, Breanne Jackee Stachofsky, brances to the online memorial at www. obituaries to editor@libertylakes- Dean’s List, 3.5+ GPA Connor James Stephenson, Spencer Kyle Stephenson, englishfuneralchapel.com. plash.com. Nicholaus Johnson Jordan Michelle Stocker, Hayley Rose Windhorn 34 • JULY 2014 The Splash COMMUNITY Community comes together RELAY for LIFE FAST FACTS When: Because cancer never sleeps, for fourth annual Relay the Liberty Lake Relay for Life is held overnight, from 6 p.m. July 18 to 9 a.m. Cancer-fighting event sets July 19. fundraising goal of $30,000 Where: Meadowwood Technology Cam- pus, 24001 E. Mission Ave. By Tim Putnam SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Cost: The event requires a minimum of $10 in donations (whether from Of the many emotional, enjoyable and Luminaria fundraising or a personal donation) for sometimes silly moments she has experi- candles participants, but it is free of charge for enced during past Relay for Life events, one honoring loved ones, the community to attend and enjoy. Per- in particular sticks out for Jean Simpson. such as these pictured at formers and entertainment are scheduled the 2012 Liberty Lake Relay for “I love the time when the sky is purple throughout the event. before the sun comes up; it’s just beautiful,” Life, light the track through the night. said Simpson, who is co-chairing this year’s Dine out and support the cause: After American Cancer Society’s Liberty Lake SPLASH FILE PHOTO 5 p.m. on July 15, 15 percent of the Relay for Life. “It’s extremely quiet. There’s sales at True Legends, 1803 N. Harvard a lot of people still walking. It’s a time I take online,” Kronvall said last month. “We typi- relocated from Colorado and has worked Road, will be donated to the Liberty Lake away from everything and I’ll go walk, pray cally have about 200. Experience has shown numerous Relay for Life events, as well as Relay for Life. Be sure to mention you are or think. I’ll look back at the candles that the sign-ups increase exponentially as the Meet Revolver, a Beatles tribute band. The dining out for Relay. are still lit. ... It’s a special time.” deadline approaches.” majority of the entertainment occurs prior 2014 committee: Co-chairs Jean Simp- Just $10 to sign up and participate, Simp- to midnight to be respectful of the sur- This moment symbolizing new hope as a son and Jane Murphy; Melanie White, son noted the event is free to stop by, with rounding neighborhood. new day dawns is just one of the many she Sara Simpson, Jeanette Nall, Jennifer looks forward to during the fourth annual donations taken throughout the night. But that does not mean the fun ends at Ophardt, Paul James, Tammie Stokes Relay for Life in Liberty Lake. From the 6 midnight. Though she’s never stayed the "Because of what it is, it's going to help and Chris Stokes. p.m. July 18 until 9 a.m. July 19, support- research cancer and help people locally with night, Kronvall noted she’s heard stories ers and cancer survivors alike will spend the wigs and places to stay for out-of-towners," about entertaining crowds in the late hours. 2014 sponsors: Home Depot, F5 Net- night walking around a track at the Mead- Simpson said. "I think it would be really neat “OK, so what has she been sharing?” works, Safeway, Yelp, The Splash, Green- owwood Technology Campus, 24001 E. if Liberty Lake would just embrace that, ev- laughed Simpson after hearing of Kon- stone, Stateline Speedway, Liberty Lake Mission Ave. This and hundreds more Relay eryone somehow take part in it. Whether vall's overnight assessment. "It's all in good Merchants Association, Eat Good Café, for Life events in over 20 nations raise mon- you support a food vendor or come to listen fun to keep people awake and entertained. Coffee Systems, Premier Manufacturing, ey to support current cancer patients and to the music and put a buck in the can." … We've done the Thriller dance at 2 a.m. Lone Wolf Harley Davidson, Walgreens, fund research to find a cure for the disease. The night begins with an event to honor Dance party, we play silly games, done Family Home Care and Hospice, Liberty “The event itself is a celebration, where cancer survivors, where each survivor re- Scrabble laps and poker laps, make things Lake Community Theatre, Kiwanis of we celebrate the survivors — that’s really ceives a free dinner. The evening also has up as we go sometimes. …" Liberty Lake important to us,” said Simpson, who added a lighting of luminaria candles to remem- Simpson lost her husband, Craig, to can- the Relay for Life is American Cancer So- ber those whose lives cancer has claimed For more or to sign up: Visit www.re- cer 10 years ago. A few years later, in 2007, ciety’s largest fundraiser. "Cancer doesn’t as well as a survivors’ lap, a tradition layforlife.org/libertylakewa where you can she attended her first Relay for Life at East sleep; that’s why they go all night.” Simpson explained is both very emotional sign up a team or individually. Cancer Valley High School. Jen Kronvall, Relay Specialist at the Great and celebratory. survivors participate for free and get a "I didn't even know what a relay was," West Division of the American Cancer So- During the rest of the night, participants free dinner. You can also contact Jennifer ciety, noted that participation has grown walk around a track set up just for the eve- she said. "People would tell me 'I'm going to Kronvall, relay specialist at the American each of the four years the event has been ning on the campus and have fun while be- light my luminaria for him,' and I was like Cancer Society, at 528-6332. in Liberty Lake. Having raised just over ing entertained. 'OK, what does the mean?'" $27,000 last year, Kronvall stated this year’s The entertainment this year includes lo- For the next few years, she organized a goal is to raise $30,000. cal bands and performers, including can- team to participate in the event. Simpson, who lives north of the city and is a “So far we have 65 participants signed up cer survivor DJ Ken Prescott, who recently When the event came to Liberty Lake, longtime employee at the Liberty Lake Safe- way, responded to an ad for volunteers and signed up to be on the entertainment com- of work she invests hundreds of hours mittee. Due to the small size of volunteers Volunteer into two of her favorite passions: the who showed up, she became the entertain- Liberty Lake Relay for Life and the Lib- ment committee. This year, she is co-chair- of the Year erty Lake Community Theatre. ing the event with Jane Murphy. Those organizations benefited from “I don’t want to see it not happen,” said Liberty Lake Relay for Life co-chair Simpson’s honor, each receiving half Simpson about one of the reasons she con- Jean Simpson (at center in photo) was of the $5,000 award that came with the tinues to volunteer at Relay for Life. “So I recently recognized as Volunteer of the keep doing my part to make it happen.” recognition. Year for the Safeway’s entire Northwest "It's just kind of passion because you Division, representing 316 stores in five “I was really shocked; it was very want to see a cure," continued Simpson. states. Simpson has spent many years humbling,” Simpson said. “I don’t do "You don't want people hurting anymore or as the friendly face working in the Lib- things for pats on the back, it’s not who families losing their dad or their mom. It's SUBMITTED PHOTO erty Lake Safeway bakery, but outside I am. I just do them to do them.” not easy to see someone you love get very weak, and saying goodbye." The Splash JULY 2014 • 35

Welcome to 2014 LIBERTY LAKE RELAY FOR LIFE

Meadowwood Technology Campus 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 18th to 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 19th www.relayforlife.org/libertylakewa

Survivors check-in 5 - 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a reception catered by Eat Good Cafe and a performance by Brenda Gross/Breakout Choir Opening Ceremonies/Flag Salute 6 p.m. USAF Color Guard • Erika Boles singing the National Anthem • Chaplain Thomas LLPD

Entertainment Schedule Various Local Talent 6:30 - 6:45 p.m. Eller Girls • Seiji Furukawa • Grace Nall • EVHS Cheer 6:45 - 8:25 p.m. Meet Revolver — Beatles Tribute Band 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Three Piece Suit — Classic Rock Cover Band w/ Air Guitar Competition 9:30 - 10 p.m. Motes Wanted — Acoustic Guitar/Folk 10:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. PXCon/Savage Son — Rock 1 a.m. on: DJ Ken with fun music, games and more

Luminary Ceremony 10 p.m. Relay Runway Midnight Best fairy tale costume Rise & Shine 7 a.m. FREE Zumba Class 8 a.m. Kiwanis Breakfast with donation

For the Kids: Bouncers • Games • Science Fun • Home Depot Crafts

Dine at True Legends after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 & 15% OF YOUR BILL WILL GO TO LIBERTY LAKE RELAY FOR LIFE

SPONSORS when you mention Relay for Life. Watch the LL Relay for Life facebook page for more details as July 15 draws closer. FOOD VENDORS MUSIC ACTIVITIES FUN 36 • JULY 2014 LOCAL LENS The Splash BUTB wins award Shutterbug snapshots Michael Hassett sent a final shot of the owls he has followed since birth as he said it appears they have now grown up and moved on. He also found a coyote den and two pups, pictured below, on the trails behind Legacy Ridge very close to the area where the owls were.

In a nearby area of the community, Hassett captured a photo of a male Bullock’s Oriole, pictured at right.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Greater Spokane Incor- porated honored seven area businesses and or- ganizations on June 4 at the 29th annual AGORA Awards at the INB Per- forming Arts Center. Blessings Under the Bridge won in the Small Nonprofit category. Also, Altek employees sponsored a feed on the same day.

Double the debate

Sisters Lacie and Lexie Hull participated in a Middle School Debate Cham- pionship during SUBMITTED PHOTOS a district-wide competition held May 16 at Kiwanis awards scholarships Valley Christian School. SUBMITTED PHOTO Splash Travels

Mike and Jessica Kovac took The Splash along on a two-week trip to Cabo to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.

Local Lens Share your snapshots for The Splash’s photo page. Email photos@ libertylakesplash. com with scenes SPLASH PHOTO BY JOSH JOHNSON from around town, The Kiwanis Club of Liberty Lake recently presented scholarships to area students during their annual Golf community events Scramble. Pictured are (back row) Chanoa Marx, Joshua Ross, Curtis Schmitz, Hailee Herbst, Katy Dolan, Tucker and Splash Travels. Foote, Taylor Smith, DongGyun Kim; (front row) Olga Gorbenko, Mara Ordenstein, Aubrey Spear, Kelsey Mc- SUBMITTED PHOTO Cune, Haley Feider and Megan Jennen. The Splash JULY 2014 • 37 LOCAL LENS Even with rain, the sale must go on HOME SCHEDULE Ju ly /August

July 4-6 vs. Vancouver Canadians July 8-10 vs. Tri-City Dust Devils July 19-21 vs. Everett AquaSox July 27-29 vs. Vancouver Canadians July 30-Aug 3 vs. Hillsboro Hops SPLASH PHOTOS BY JOSH JOHNSON Dreary weather conditions didn’t stop shop- Aug 7-9 vs. Everett AquaSox pers from checking out bargains at the Liber- ty Lake Community Yard Sales on June 14. At Aug 16-18 vs. Tri-City Dust Devils left, Mayor Steve and Charmaine Peterson were among the hundreds of people who Aug 25-29 vs. S-K Volcanoes braved the conditions. Game Time: Sundays: 6:30pm 3:30pm *Except 7/27 @ 6:30 pm FEATUREDFEATURED GAME GAME 7/ 5 Baseball Card Reading in the great outdoors Giveaway Library supporters enjoyed st a beautiful afternoon in the Thursday July 31 library’s newest feature, an vs. Hillsboro Hops outdoor reading garden. Hosted by the Liberty Lake Game time 6:30 pm Library Foundation on June 15, the garden dedication included First 1,000 fans and all Banner Bank Diamond music, cake, book drawings and Club members will receive the 2014 edition of the opportunity for families to register for the library’s sum- the Spokane Indians baseball cards. mer reading program. Plus Supercuts post-game Circle The Bases. sponsored by:

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SPLASH PHOTOS BY TAMMY KIMBERLEY 38 • JULY 2014 BUSINESS The Splash Like its food, CorkHouse built from scratch Spontaneous restaurant venture comes together for Liberty Lake couple By Valerie Putnam SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Liberty Lake’s newest option for fine dining was born out of spontaneity. One day, CorkHouse owner Keri Collins de- cided to call the owner of the building at 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane, the facility that most recently housed Barlows. “I didn’t put a lot of thought into it,” Col- lins said of the call. “It was kind of on a whim.” CorkHouse opened to the public in late June, serving a limited breakfast plus a lunch and dinner menu Collins describes as “casual fine dining.” There was a time not too long ago that Collins spent an average of five hours a day running or playing tennis. Then, ear- lier this year, she was diagnosed with two stress fractures in her foot from overexer- tion. Her doctor restricted her physical activity for three months, leaving Collins with time on her hands. 500-square-foot outdoor patio, new car- SPLASH PHOTOS pet, paint and stone work throughout the “I could learn to swim, spend more time Liberty Lake residents Kevin and Keri Collins, interior, distinct countertops and updated at the office,” Collins laughed about her left, recently opened CorkHouse Kitchen + lighting fixtures. An old beam was refin- Bar at 1400 N. Meadowwood Lane. options for those restricted months. “And ished and installed in the new stoned en- I’ll open a restaurant.” try nook as a bench. Collins and her husband, Kevin, are no “We’ve dressed it up quite a bit to make it strangers to taking a risk with a commer- IF YOU GO ... more inviting,” said Collins, who designed cial venture. In 1993, they moved from CorkHouse, 1400 N. Meadowwood the west side to Spokane to start a finish- the interior using an online resource. “We want the restaurant to be casual with gour- Lane, is open for a limited breakfast plus ing business in a 5,000-square-foot ware- “casual fine dining” lunch and dinner. house. Neither had a formal education in met food.” Brunch will be served Saturday and the business. The menu was developed by Collins, in- Sunday. The restaurant features a drive- “We started with nothing,” Collins said. corporating favorite dishes from other res- taurants such as skillet corn bread made thru window serving espresso drinks. In 2001, they transitioned into sheet with sweet corn, bacon and jalapenos; three months. Hours: 6 a.m. until close Monday metal fabrication and manufacturing. To- and a nontraditional mac and cheese us- The restaurant also features a separate through Thursday, 6 a.m. until close day, they operate Premier Manufacturing ing chicken, bacon, jalapenos and cheese. out of a 55,000-square-foot facility. lounge with a full-service bar serving a Friday, 7 a.m. until close Saturday, and 7 Collins’ menu was enhanced by the restau- selection of 20 wines by the glass and 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Lunch is served “My husband and I are movers and rant’s veteran chef, Brian Hutchins, who beers on tap. In addition, Collins has a 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and dinner starts at 4 shakers,” Collins said. “We get on a proj- has been in the restaurant business for 22 wine list of 20 or 30 bottles for purchase. ect, and we just go.” years. p.m. CorkHouse also features live music When designing the bar, the couple in- Wednesday and Saturday evenings. It was with this attitude that one day, as “He made everything more gourmet, stalled a Glyco draft dispensing system to Collins drove by the former Barlows loca- adding all the fill ingredients that makes maintain the temperature of the draft beer. tion on her way to work, she decided to it sound delicious,” Collins said. “He’s the make the initial call to the owner. Her call chef. He knows what he is doing.” This fall, the couple hopes to renovate and hang out.” resulted in three weeks of negotiation. the upstairs into another smaller lounge Produce is purchased from the Liberty Collins intends on having live music two area with tables and sofas. Collins took possession of the building Lake Farmers Market next door, and all nights a week. Performers will include her at the beginning of April. Rapidly renovat- the meat is from local vendors. “We want it to be casual and comfort- daughter, Jordan, who recently graduated ing the building, the Collins’ spent an es- able,” Collins said of the upstairs lounge, from Whitworth. Jordan sings and plays “The chef is all about farm to table,” Col- timated $50,000 transforming the interior which will accommodate 10 patrons. acoustic guitar. She was also tasked with lins said. “We have nothing shipped. Ev- and exterior of the restaurant. the hiring other musical acts. erything is within 500 miles.” For breakfast, the restaurant features a Kevin Collins, with help from friends, limited menu along with espresso and cof- With 17 employees on staff, Collins an- did most of the renovation. Everything on the CorkHouse menu — including dressings, sauces and hamburg- fee drinks. A drive-thru window will open ticipates working daily for the first year of “I’ve never owned a restaurant before,” er buns — are made from scratch. Lunch at 6 a.m., as well as the restaurant. business, managing the restaurant. Collins said. “There are many details that prices range from $6 to $16, with dinner “We have three breakfast sandwich op- “It’s my baby,” Collins said. “It’s a big you don’t even realize that come into play.” offered from $15 to $28. Collins antici- tions,” Collins said. “We will be open for investment and commitment. I want to The renovations included adding a pates her seasonal menu to change every business if someone wants to come inside make sure things are running smoothly.” www.libertylakesplash.com

The Splash JULY 2014 • 39 BUSINESS View all of the content in The Splash at: In Biz www.libertylakesplash.com Valley Chamber’s CEO resigns systems had hoped to create 400 call-cen- After 13 years leading the Greater ter jobs in Spokane County. Company of- Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, ficials didn’t offer an explanation for the President and CEO Eldonna Shaw is re- June 27 closure or say how many workers signing to pursue other professional in- the company employed there. terests. Her last day Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) leading the organiza- initially contacted Vivint, and the com- Interact with Liberty Lake news. tion will be July 31. pany selected Liberty Lake from ten po- Interact with Liberty Lake. The organization tential locations. GSI helped the compa- ny receive a $150,000 grant to cover some 509.385.9090 has appointed Barry [email protected] Baker of Baker Con- of Vivint's relocation costs. 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Stocker is enjoying being able to take a family-first philosophy that wasn’t as easy during his playing career. Kevin, 44, graduated from Central Val- ley High School in 1988, played shortstop at the University of Washington and had an eight-year Major League career, pri- marily with Philadelphia, where he played in the World Series. Officially retired in 2000, a few years SUBMITTED PHOTO later while on vacation in New York, his Kevin Stocker was treated to a Father’s Day round of golf by his family last month. Liberty Lake’s Stocker family includes sons Zach, left, and agent got him an interview for a base- Logan, right, as well as daughter, McKenna, and wife, Brooke. ball analyst’s position with cable’s Col- lege Sports Network, an offshoot of ESPN Classic. He turned to the dark side. school,” said Stocker of his hiatus. “When and baseball at CV, on a fourth place state finishing with a .254 career average, 124 “I met with people, had a little interview, (they) know what they’re going to do and I finisher in the former. doubles, 28 triples and 23 home runs while and they hired me,” said Stocker, who now wind up coaching them, in the next three In 1991 at the UW, he led the team in driving in 248 runs. He had a defensive has about 10 years in the business of cri- or four years I think at some time I’d like a hitting with a .374 batting average — 77 fielding percentage of .969. tiquing instead of being critiqued. sports analyst job.” hits in 208 at bats — runs scored (54) and “What got tough for me is the games are He was approached by Comcast Sports The Stocker name is well-connected in stolen bases (35). great, but you only have so much free time Network to work Major League ball in the Spokane Valley. His dad, Chuck, was He was drafted in the second round and living out of a suitcase was a grind,” Philadelphia, but pulled out of the run- a popular educator and administrator. that year by the Phillies and was brought he said. ning to focus on family, citing the rigors of Kevin and his three siblings were all into up for defense in 1993 during the team’s Stocker was limited by injuries, but the travel over months of spring training and sports at CV and have gone hither and yon World Series push. As a bonus, he ended allure of the game kept him hanging in as a a 162-game schedule. to diverse successful careers. up batting .324 in 70 games. He played in free agent utility player beyond 2000. “Next year, I’ll have three kids in high Kevin Stocker played both basketball Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Anaheim, See STOCKER, page 41 Spring sports brought honors for CV standouts legs of two relay placers that accounted next winter. representatives on their all-league teams: for 23 of the Bears 25 points. In the state boys meet, freshman Jako- Baseball — Colton Peha was first- CV’s 800-meter relay team placed fifth, be Ford finished fourth with a high jump team outfield. By Mike Vlahovich the 400-relay team was sixth and 1,600 of 6-6. Softball — Pitcher Carli Riordan was took seventh. SPLASH CONTRIBUTOR Spring All-GSL the league MVP, while catcher McKynzie Savannah Hoekstra was a member of Adams and infielderShayla Vegas also The whole was the sum of its many Geoff Arte was Greater Spokane all three relay placers, joined by Anna made first team. parts when Central Valley’s girls track Fomin on the 800 and 1,600 teams, soc- League girls track coach of the year, and Golf — Jake Dringle and Michael team tied for eighth during State 4A track cer standout Kelsey Turnbow on both the aforementioned girls were all first- Stansberry were both first-team selec- and field. 800 and 400 finishers, Hailey Hawkins team designees in their events. Joining tions. Eight girls combined for three relay on the 400, and Brielle Crump, Brie- them was javelin thrower Liz Adams medals during last month’s meet and gan Bester and Hannah Reiman on this with a league best 131-1 throw, 10 feet Tennis — Jacob Conant for the boys their league championship season. year’s 1,600. farther than league runner-up and fellow and Kyra Harames of the unbeaten GSL Bear McKenna Stocker. But the literal anchor of the multi- Cunningham and Hoekstra, a Liberty champion girls team were first-team faceted team was Liberty Lake resident Lake resident who starred on CV’s state On the boys side, Ford was second choices. Mariah Cunningham, who won the championship soccer team, completed team despite being the highest Greater Soccer — The playoff qualifying Bears high jump at 5-foot-4, finished third in illustrious careers as Bears and will con- Spokane League placer at state. had two selections, Karl Ellingsen and the long jump at 17-5 ¼ and ran the final tinue at Eastern Washington University Most of the nine spring sports had CV Miguel Nave. The Splash JULY 2014 • 41 SPORTS STOCKER “So I decided, that’s it,” he said. cause the team just wears you out with ap- he likes best, he says, is that they enjoy the His wife, Brooke, told him if he came pearances,” he explained. game but don’t live and die for it. Continued from page 40 home he was done. He was taking classes Together, they have three children — “I’m perfectly fine whatever they do,” he at Eastern Washington when the Rockies daughter McKenna, an All-GSL soccer said. “I wasn’t moving so well,” Stocker said. called, but he got injured in spring training defender for the Bears state champions as “In February 2001, the Mets called and said As for his baseball career? and packed it in. It took five more years, he a junior last fall and track javelin thrower; they need a utility player. I flew all the way “I loved the experience,” Stocker ex- said, to get baseball out of his blood. Logan, who’ll be a junior and is a baseball down to West Palm Beach, got in at 11 a.m., plained. “When I look back on it, I don’t pitcher; and Zach, a freshman who’s into ev- dropped my bag in the hotel and just knew Stocker met Brooke, a University High have a lot of regrets. I played in the World ery sport but leans toward basketball. I didn’t want to be there. The next morning graduate, in college. The two dated long- Series, played on some good teams and bad I called and said, ‘I’m going to retire.’” distance for a couple years after he was But, Stocker points out, Brooke is the real teams. If I did it again I’d probably stay in it Still, he got the itch to play again and drafted and married, he said, during the athlete in the family, competing in Ironman another four or five years.” talked with the Dodgers. They sent him to 1994 baseball strike. They stayed two years and half-marathon endurance events. Maybe he’ll return to the bigs as a coach AAA for conditioning, and found he was in Philadelphia before returning here in the He volunteers as a coach, currently with someday, he admits. For now, his career surrounded by other veterans who like offseasons where both sets of parents live. CV’s A Legion baseball team, and though as a television baseball analyst will do just him were hoping for one last shot. “It’s really hard to live where you play be- his children show athletic potential, what fine. Scoreboard

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SUBMITTED PHOTOS Mayor Steve Peterson and Winderemere race organizer Elaine Koga-Kennelly talk to runners at the beginning of the Windermere Marathon on June 1. For the second year in a row, the start of the marathon was at Rocky Hill Park.

Emma Whybrew, pictured at left with Koga-Kennelly, placed third in the half marathon 19 years and younger age group.

At right, Natalie Urbiha celebrated her birthday by running the Windere- mere half marathon with friends from Liberty Lake Running Club.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOS Liberty Lake Community Tennis Association is seeing a slew of Blind runner kids take advantage of free lessons on Saturday mornings. LLC- David Kuhn TA President Larry West is pictured here with Olivia Baddley. joined the Liberty Lake Running Club Reading and rolling around town last month. He is in process of running around Joggers, walkers SUBMITTED PHOTO the perimeter and plenty of An AAU team went 5-0 to win the Tier 1 8th states of the strollers were grade division in the Jam On It Memorial U.S. to raise seen around Weekend Tournament in Reno, Nev. The awareness town during team included (back row) coach Ron Adams, and money for a strolling Lacie Hull, Quincy McDeid, Hailey Christo- cystic fibrosis, a storytime hosted pher, coach Janet Skaife; (front row) Cameron disease which by the Liberty Skaife, Mady Simmelink, Kate Sams and Lexie his granddaugh- Lake Running Hull. Not Pictured is Michaela Laabs. (Liberty ter suffers from. Club in May. Lake residents are highlighted in bold.) SUBMITTED PHOTOS SUBMITTED PHOTO The Splash JULY 2014 • 43 SPORTS Mudcats win Memorial Day Bash

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There are a variety of ad sizes and listings SUBMITTED PHOTO to connect with local consumers, as well as discounts available to lessen the The Riverview Mudcats 11U baseball team took first place in the Memorial Day Super burden on your advertising budget. Bash tournament held at the Dwight Merkel sports complex in Spokane. Pictured are (back row) Andrew Monson, Coach Brian Moriniti, Jimmy Savage, Cohl Nelson, Ethan Moriniti, Cole Seaman, Chad Carlson; Coach Ben Abshire; (front row) Laken Young, Luke Don’t delay – this special is Abshire, Conner Andreas, Andrew Heesh, Parker Smith, Kyle Parkman and bat boy Zach only in effect until July 15! Abshire. Not pictured is Coach Steve Young. (Liberty Lake residents are highlighted in bold.) For more information, go to Happenings at the HUB www.libertylakesplash.com or call 242-7752.

• Photographers (amateur or professional) age 16 years and older are eligible to enter. SUBMITTED PHOTOS • Deadline is Several adult teams September 12. participated in the May Prizes will be Mania Pickleball Tour- awarded to the nament, while fathers and sons enjoyed an top three winners. evening of fun at the • Visit www.liberty- HUB Sports Center’s Dads and Dudes Night. lakesplash.com for Below left, HUB 360 a complete set of kids didn’t let inclem- rules. ent weather keep them from playing indoor frisbee golf. We are looking for photos that convey what makes Liberty Lake a unique place to live for our fourth annual photography contest. Whether they capture the beautiful landscape, the bustling activities or the varying seasons, we’re asking photographers to share photos Peridot Publishing, that communicate the essence the community. distributor of The

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She didn’t do it for me to say thank you; she P. Woods We are blessed to have such a variety of na- Liberty Lake By Kynlee Dub did it because she really cared. ture’s creatures living here among us. SPLASH GUEST COLUMN Generosity is a gift of the heart, and in Gregg Held Soap Box Derby returns to LL many ways I think it is connected to love. Liberty Lake The Spokane East Rotary Club will spon- In the words of Olaf from “Frozen,” “Love sor our 7th annual Soap Box Derby Race is putting other people’s needs before your City welcomes feedback for special-needs kids on July 19 in Lib- “You can't live a perfect day without do- own.” That is what generosity is all about: I would like to thank this community erty Lake. We will have two starting times, ing something for someone who will never recognizing other’s needs, and helping them for all of the effort that goes into keeping 8:30 and l0 a.m. If you are not pre-regis- be able to repay you.” — John Wooden before you help yourself. our city safe, clean and beautiful. The qual- tered, please feel free to come to the race The biggest issue with generosity is that There are a lot of different ways that you ity of our community depends on you, the and, if possible, we will try to accommo- most people think that it is the giving of can take the word generosity. This quote is citizens who are willing to get involved and date you and your child. At the conclusion - a good representation of what it means be- material things — money, food or other ob contribute to make this the best place to of the race around 12:30 p.m., golf pro Bob cause you aren’t generous just so that you jects — and this is not necessarily the case. live, work and play. Scott of MeadowWood Golf Course will can get something in return; you do it be- I believe the most meaningful form of gen- We need input. The City Council annual provide, at his expense, an old-fashioned cause you want to help someone out. erosity are the small things, like giving your retreat will be taking place on August 19, barbecue and Pepsi will supply soft drinks. time when you are in a hurry, your ear to and starting in mid-July, the city will be This race is intended to reward special- There are three ways to show generosity: listen when you want to talk or helping to sending out a series of short surveys via needs children with the race of a lifetime. time, treasure and talent. When I think of make a friend’s day better even if you are email. We would appreciate if you could Special-needs children are paired with vol- true generosity, there are a few people in not having the best day either. the community who come to mind. They give us feedback regarding the future of Lib- unteer drivers and a soap box derby race give their time, money and knowledge just Generosity is quiet. It isn’t for the recog- erty Lake by participating in these surveys. car. The derby cars will run down Molter to help other people, and they cover all of nition or the thanks. It is selfless and even This will allow us to discuss and prioritize Road from Pavillion Park to Valleyway. the three aspects of generosity. In the small small. The smallest form of generosity could issues that are important to the residents of The children will then be pulled back to community where I live, the same people end up making someone’s day a whole lot our community. For more information on the top of the hill by an ATV and, because are continuously giving, and I think that to better. Anyone can be generous. the surveys, go to libertylakewa.gov. this is usually the first time on an ATV be truly generous you cannot just be spo- You may only have one of the three Thank you again for all that you do to for many of them, they really enjoy the radic in your generosity. It is something you branches of generosity to give, but some- contribute to our great community. ride. This year we are hoping to have in ex- do all the time; it becomes a habit. times that makes you more generous, be- cess of 30 special-needs children and driv- Mayor Steve Peterson ers. Each participant is awarded a T-shirt Just the other day, I came across a great cause you are giving all you have. Generos- Liberty Lake example of generosity. I am incredibly ity is giving what you can, and expecting and a medallion. lucky to have a very generous best friend. nothing in return. A word of caution The Gonzaga Alumni Association has She was taking her state test, and I was hav- It is my opinion that generosity is not for golf cart drivers been a proud sponsor of the Soap Box Derby Race since its inception. To our ing a pretty rough day. I told her about it, something you are just born with. Anyone I'm a golf cart owner and thankful that many sponsors, we thank you and any ex- and while I don’t recommend doing this, can learn it, but the easiest way to learn it Liberty Lake allows street and trail use. As cess funds are given to the Guild’s School, she rushed through her test just so that she is by example. Look for and recognize the a walker, I'd like to remind golf cart driv- Buddy Ball and the HOPE School. could see me 4th period and make sure I people in your community whom you think ers that a cart approaching from behind is was OK. She was willing to drop everything embody generosity, and if you try to repli- often not heard by pedestrians. Please be Ronald G. Schoenberger to help me out, and that showed generosity. cate their actions, soon it becomes second aware that pedestrians don't always stay Spokane East Rotary Club Secretary nature. My advice is to start small and do little About the Opinion Page things like taking the time to hold a door Editorial Cartoon The Splash opinion page is intended to be a open, helping an older person cross the community forum for discussing local issues. street or, my favorite, flashing a smile to Please interact with us by sending a leer to the editor or Liberty Lake Voices guest column someone in the hallway. These actions may for consideraon. not seem like much, but I guarantee you Leers to the editor of no more than 350 words will improve someone’s day, and that means or guest columns of about 700 words should be something. emailed to [email protected] or mailed to P.O. Box 363, Liberty Lake, WA 99019. I think we hold the trait generosity in such A full name and telephone number must be high esteem because it really is a thankless included for purposes of verificaon. A photo virtue, and you only do it because you really of the author must be taken or provided for all want to help. You really want good for the Liberty Lake Voices guest columns. other person. The Splash reserves the right to edit or reject any submission. Business complaints or If everyone was trying to improve the endorsements will not be accepted, and lives of everyone else, think of what a great polical endorsement leers will only be place this could be. accepted if they interact with issues of a campaign. Kynlee Dub recently finished her freshman Views expressed in signed columns or leers year at Tekoa High School. Her activities in- do not necessarily reflect the views of this clude captaining her basketball team, raising newspaper or its staff. Editorials, which appear steers for her FFA project and riding her dirt under the heading "Splash Editorial," represent bike. She wrote this column as part of a series the voice of The Splash and are wrien by Editor/Publisher Josh Johnson. highlighting the PACE trait of the month. The trait for July is generosity. The Splash JULY 2014 • 45 COMMUNITY Love The Splash? Volume 16, Issue 7 CALENDAR Continued from page 17 EDITOR/PUBLISHER Josh Johnson Support our partners. [email protected] races open to those 12 and under will begin at GENERAL MANAGER Tammy Kimberley 5 p.m. Racers will be grouped by age, size and The Splash is committed to “informing, connecting and inspiring” [email protected] enthusiasm and parents will need to register Liberty Lake through excellent community journalism. We can’t each child by 4:45 p.m. Helmets are required. 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[email protected]. 46 • JULY 2014 The Splash COMMUNITY In 1977, he set off on a new adventure SERVICE DIRECTORY MARKSONS to work for Pyrotek as a sales engineer for Continued from page 24 a couple years. BICYCLE REPAIR AND SERVICE ODD JOBS The couple then purchased Valley Ya- Active members of both the Liberty SMOOTH RIDING AHEAD THE CLEAN UP BROS! maha, a business they ran for more than Zach (age 15) and Isaiah (age 13) Rademacher Lake and Spokane Valley communities, Tune-ups, repairs and restorations of all models are two hard working young men looking seven years before Markson went back to and types of bicycles by expert mechanic. the couple came to the area from Min- for odd jobs to earn extra money. tackle other health industry-related posts. Reasonable rates and expeditious service. neapolis. Our Rate: Pay us what you think the job is worth. Make your appointment now. But that period outside of health care gave How cool is that? 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Tom likes to fashion clocks out of old portholes, while Bev en- In 1972, the company that owned Val- joys buying and selling antiques. ley Hospital asked Markson to be the regional director for its five northwest "We've had a good life and active hob- 509-218-1775 hospitals. Its other facilities included two bies," Tom Markson said. "Antiquing has Pacific-Lawn.com in Portland, and one each in Tacoma and always kept us interested in things." Coos Bay. Not that their business experience LAWN CARE WINDOWS doesn’t still come into play. He served in that role from 1972 to We’ll give your lawn 1974, when the company decided to move "We've been antique dealers as a voca- its best summer yet! the regional office to California. The tion for years and years," Tom Markson Mowing, Fertilizing,Thatching, Call Marksons chose to stay home, and Tom said. "We were the original pickers. 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